Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate
Pay scale: $200000- $250000 Job Overview A law firm seeks an associate with 3-6 years of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity to join its growing team in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will advise clients on privacy compliance, cybersecurity incident response, data governance, and related regulatory matters. Duties Advise clients on privacy compliance, including U.S. state privacy laws, GDPR, global privacy issues, and federal laws such as GLBA and HIPAA. Draft, review, and negotiate privacy policies, data processing agreements, and related privacy documentation. Advise clients on the use of cookies and other tracking or data collection technologies. Manage cybersecurity and incident response matters, including breach response, ransomware/extortion events, and engagement with regulators and state attorneys general. Support time-sensitive cybersecurity incident response matters, including those requiring availability outside regular business hours. Requirements 3-6 years of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity. Excellent drafting, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong legal research, analytical, and technical skills. Proven ability to manage complex matters with a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be resident, and in good standing, is required. Education Law degree from an accredited institution. Certifications Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction. Skills Experience with data governance and information risk, including retention, records, vendor risk, data transfers, and regulatory risk assessments. Experience with privacy and cybersecurity due diligence, including buy-side and sell-side diligence, data transfer reviews, and investment privacy and security diligence. Experience with regulatory investigation counseling, including representing clients in non-litigation administrative matters before the FTC, HHS, state attorneys general, and in connection with data privacy-related demands and interactions with law enforcement.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment allowing attorneys to work remotely two days per week. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. Paid time off, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the Firm's benefit plans. Discretionary year-end merit bonus in accordance with the Firm's applicable bonus program. "We get a lot of questions about a firm's pro bono policy. The truth is that while many firms have pro bono programs, but many don't really create a situation where an associate is encouraged to give back to the community. This firm is one of the best we've seen for creating incentives for associates to really give back to the community in a variety of ways, including providing low cost legal services. All this in a corporate firm with a full service practice. This large Northeastern firm is polished, with devoted small, regional, and some national clientele. Don't be fooled, this firm expects serious contributions in terms of billable hours, especially in their complex insurance practice, but is happy to dole out the rewards." This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms. Since 2000, BCG Attorney Search has helped thousands of attorneys advance their careers at law firms ranging from specialized boutiques to major firms. Our recruiters combine direct relationships with law firms, detailed market research, and an extensive record of prior placements to identify where an attorney’s experience is most likely to be valued. We help attorneys understand their marketability, identify suitable firms, approach opportunities strategically and confidentially, prepare for interviews, and evaluate offers in light of their long-term career objectives. Our representation is confidential, and candidates never pay a fee for our services. Explore BCG’s thousands of successful placements here. BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you. Job ID: 438825