VP Cybersecurity Counsel — Financial Services

LPL Financial; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial in Boston seeks a Vice President, Cybersecurity Attorney to lead the firm’s legal guidance on cyber risk across broker‑dealer and investment advisory operations.

You will advise on incident response, regulatory notifications, data security, crisis management and governance, collaborating with Information Security, Compliance and Risk.

JD and 8–12+ years in financial services cybersecurity required.

Qualifications

• JD required and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8–12+ years of legal experience with cybersecurity, data security, privacy, or incident response in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory obligations for cybersecurity incidents and disclosures.
• Serve as primary legal advisor during cyber and data events, coordinating with IT, communications, and executive leadership.
• Draft and update cybersecurity policies, incident response plans, and governance materials.

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

Financial services experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

LPL Financial in Boston seeks a Vice President, Cybersecurity Attorney to lead the firm’s legal guidance on cyber risk across broker‑dealer and investment advisory operations.

You will advise on incident response, regulatory notifications, data security, crisis management and governance, collaborating with Information Security, Compliance and Risk.

JD and 8–12+ years in financial services cybersecurity required.