Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness reimbursements

Mental health support

Family healthcare

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate in Seattle to join a dynamic team handling cyber incident response, crisis management, and regulatory defense. You will advise clients on privacy and cybersecurity regulatory compliance, and represent clients in investigations related to cybersecurity, AI, and data protection.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of privacy or cybersecurity experience, an ABA-accredited law degree, strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or privacy law.
• Experience with incident response and cybersecurity investigations.
• Background in cybersecurity counseling within the private sector or government.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber incident response and crisis management efforts.
• Advise clients on privacy and cybersecurity regulatory compliance.
• Represent clients in cybersecurity, AI, and privacy investigations.
• Provide legal guidance on technology and corporate transactions.
• Support cybersecurity companies with legal compliance in security research.

Skills

Cybersecurity law

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

Legal counseling

Client advisory

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate in Seattle. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team to handle cyber incident response, crisis management, and regulatory defense. This role involves advising companies on complex privacy and cybersecurity issues, representing clients in investigations, and providing regulatory compliance counseling.

Duties

• Lead cyber incident response and crisis management efforts.
• Advise clients on privacy and cybersecurity regulatory compliance.
• Represent clients in cybersecurity, AI, and privacy investigations.
• Provide legal guidance on technology and corporate transactions.
• Support cybersecurity companies with legal compliance in security research.

Requirements

• Three or more years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or privacy law.
• Experience with incident response and cybersecurity investigations.
• Background in cybersecurity counseling within the private sector or government.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Education

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

Certifications

None specified.

Skills

• Superior academic credentials.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues.
• Proficiency in advising on regulatory compliance.

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 children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax 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.