Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate with 3+ years of experience in incident response, cybersecurity investigations, or cybersecurity counseling, based in Washington, DC. The candidate will join a dynamic team handling cyber incident response, crisis management, and regulatory defense for clients in tech, life sciences, and growth enterprises.

The role emphasizes mentorship, career growth, and leadership development, with a collaborative culture and strong

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant experience in the private sector or government.
• Experience with state or federal government agencies is valued.

Responsibilities

• Advise companies on cybersecurity incidents and complex privacy issues.
• Represent clients in investigations related to cybersecurity, AI, and privacy.
• Provide counseling on best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Offer cybersecurity expertise in technology and corporate transactions.
• Advise cybersecurity companies on legal compliance for security research.

Skills

Strong communication

Academic excellence

High responsibility

Job description

A law firm seeks a Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate with three or more years of experience in incident response, cybersecurity investigations, or cybersecurity counseling in Washington, D.C. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team to play a key role in cyber incident response, crisis management, and regulatory defense. This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues.

About the Role

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team to play a key role in cyber incident response, crisis management, and regulatory defense.

Responsibilities

• Advise companies on cybersecurity incidents and complex privacy issues.
• Represent clients in investigations related to cybersecurity, AI, and privacy.
• Provide counseling on best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Offer cybersecurity expertise in technology and corporate transactions.
• Advise cybersecurity companies on legal compliance for security research.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant experience in the private sector or government.
• Experience with state or federal government agencies is valued.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Ability to take on significant responsibility within the practice.

Preferred Skills

• None specified.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.