Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly wellness reimbursements

24/7 emotional and behavioral health

Healthcare coverage for family members

Family-building benefits including IVF

Paid parental leave and parenting

Career coaching for working parents

In-home and center-based back-up child

Tutoring and college coaching for kids

Health Savings Accounts with firm +

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Long-term care and critical illness

ID theft and pet insurance

Medicare consulting

Firm-paid CLE and bar dues

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Boston seeks a Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate with three or more years of relevant experience to join its team. You will support cyber incident response, crisis management, and regulatory defense for clients facing complex privacy and cybersecurity challenges.

The ideal candidate has strong writing and communication skills, experience with regulatory frameworks, and a track record advising on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI matters in corporate settings.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or privacy.
• Experience within state or federal government agencies is valued.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber incident response and crisis management efforts.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Represent clients in cybersecurity, AI, and privacy investigations.
• Provide legal counsel to cybersecurity companies on compliance.
• Engage in technology and corporate transactions.

Skills

Three+ years of experience

Regulatory knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate with three or more years of relevant experience to join their team in Boston. The successful candidate will play a key role in cyber incident response, crisis management, and regulatory defense, advising companies on complex privacy and cybersecurity issues.

Duties

• Lead cyber incident response and crisis management efforts
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and best practices
• Represent clients in cybersecurity, AI, and privacy investigations
• Provide legal counsel to cybersecurity companies on compliance
• Engage in technology and corporate transactions

Requirements

• Three or more years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or privacy
• Experience within state or federal government agencies is valued
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

None specified.

Skills

• Superior academic credentials
• Proficiency in cybersecurity and privacy law

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support
• Healthcare coverage for family members
• Family-building benefits including IVF and adoption
• Paid parental leave and parenting support
• Career coaching for working parents
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care and critical illness insurance
• Voluntary ID theft and pet insurance
• Medicare consulting
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues