DSSP Incident Response Associate Attorney

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a DSSP Incident Response Associate Attorney with the following responsibilities:

Job Overview: The DSSP Incident Response Associate Attorney will primarily focus on proactive and reactive data protection matters, including advising on data security incidents and related regulatory investigations. They will also handle issues related to complying with contractual and legal obligations related to security and assist the team with privacy issues as needed.

Duties:

• Advising clients on compliance with cybersecurity laws.
• Managing state, federal, and international data security incident notification obligations.
• Defending regulatory investigations related to security.
• Preparing public-facing consumer disclosures and internal company policies and procedures.
• Drafting, revising, and negotiating data and technology contracts with service providers and commercial customers.
• Advising M&A deal teams and other firm colleagues on cybersecurity matters.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of legal experience.
• 2-4 years of legal experience in cybersecurity counseling and incident response.
• Foundational knowledge in federal, state, and foreign cybersecurity laws, including state data breach notification laws, CCPA, similar state laws, and federal regulations such as HIPAA and the GLBA.
• Motivation to learn and understand technology and forensic investigations.
• Experience liaising with claims counsel, outside forensic experts, credit monitoring/notice providers, and other approved vendors.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational and project management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft materials in business-friendly language.
• Commitment to continue developing proficiency in cybersecurity and data privacy laws and skills.
• Admission to NY Bar.

Education/Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to NY Bar.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Project management.
• Attention to detail.
• Cybersecurity knowledge.

Job Location: New York City, NY.

Legal