Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Associate - REMOTE
Location: Fully Remote (U.S.)
Compensation: $150,000 - $225,000 + Bonus Eligible + Comprehensive Benefits
Join a Nationally Recognized Cyber Incident Response Practice
An Am Law-ranked national law firm is seeking a Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Attorney to join its rapidly growing cybersecurity and data privacy practice. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced breach response attorneys, forensic investigators, insurers, and in-house legal teams while advising clients through some of their most sensitive and high-profile cyber incidents.
The practice handles a broad range of cybersecurity matters, including ransomware attacks, business email compromises, data breaches, privacy incidents, regulatory investigations, and crisis management. Attorneys are entrusted with significant client contact, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to develop deep subject matter expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Fully remote position with the ability to work from anywhere in the United States
- Join a nationally recognized cybersecurity and data privacy team handling sophisticated breach response matters nationwide
- Direct client interaction and ownership of matters from initial incident intake through closure
- Exposure to cutting-edge privacy and cybersecurity issues impacting companies across industries
- Collaborative team environment with strong mentorship and long-term career growth opportunities
- Consistent workflow within a practice area experiencing sustained market demand
About the Remote Structure
This position is designed as a fully remote role. Attorneys are not required to report to a physical office on a regular basis and can work from their home office anywhere within the United States. The team is highly collaborative and utilizes technology-driven workflows that allow attorneys to work seamlessly with colleagues, clients, forensic vendors, and insurance carriers across multiple jurisdictions.
While the role is remote, attorneys remain closely integrated with the broader practice through virtual collaboration, team meetings, mentoring opportunities, and client interactions. Occasional travel may be required for client meetings, training programs, or firm events.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage cybersecurity incident response matters from initial notification through resolution
- Analyze state, federal, and international privacy and data breach laws
- Advise clients regarding breach notification requirements and regulatory obligations
- Draft data breach notifications to affected individuals, regulators, and other stakeholders
- Coordinate with forensic investigators to assess incident scope and legal exposure
- Respond to inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions from state and federal regulators
- Prepare reports and case updates for clients and insurance carriers
- Advise clients on crisis communications and risk mitigation strategies
- Oversee third-party vendors involved in e-discovery, data mining, and notification projects
- Develop legal budgets and manage matter-related project workflows
- Communicate directly with executives, in-house counsel, IT professionals, and other key stakeholders
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 3 years of legal experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience focused on cybersecurity, privacy, data breach response, or incident response matters
- Strong understanding of privacy and data breach laws, including HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and state breach notification statutes
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple active matters in a fast-paced environment
- Strong client service skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with forensic investigators, cybersecurity professionals, or cyber insurers is a plus
- Technical or IT background is a plus
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a proactive attorney who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys counseling clients through complex and time-sensitive situations, and is looking to build a long-term career within a nationally recognized cyber incident response practice. This opportunity offers significant responsibility, sophisticated work, and the flexibility of a fully remote platform without sacrificing collaboration, mentorship, or career advancement.
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