Incident Response Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Incident Response Associate to join its Privacy and Cyber practice in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of incident response, privacy advisory, and compliance experience to lead scoping calls and coordinate with forensic experts.

You will advise clients on privacy compliance programs and data governance, manage relationships and caseloads with limited supervision, and communicate with law enforcement and regulators as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic and professional credentials.
• Experience advising on privacy compliance programs and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping calls and collaborate with forensic experts during incident response.
• Work with insurance carriers and insureds in incident response contexts.
• Communicate with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and other third parties as needed.
• Counsel clients on privacy compliance, pre-incident planning, and data-use best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Healthcare/financial services exposure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Incident Response Associate to join their Privacy and Cyber practice group in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in incident response, privacy advisory, and compliance.

Duties

• Lead scoping calls and collaborate with forensic experts during incident response.
• Work with insurance carriers and insureds in incident response contexts.
• Communicate with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and other third parties as needed.
• Counsel clients on privacy compliance, pre-incident planning, and data-use best practices.

Requirements

• Excellent academic and professional credentials.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage caseloads and client relationships independently.
• Experience advising on privacy compliance programs and data governance.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

CIPP, CIPM, or other privacy certifications preferred.

Skills

• Ability to manage smaller projects with limited supervision.
• Experience in healthcare or financial services is a plus.
• Ability to present a defensible narrative to plaintiffs or regulators.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.