DSSP Incident Response Associate Attorney

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a DSSP Incident Response Associate Attorney for their Chicago, IL, location.

Job Overview:

The DSSP Incident Response Associate Attorney will primarily focus on proactive and reactive data protection matters, advising clients on compliance with cybersecurity laws, defending regulatory security investigations, and drafting data and technology contracts. The ideal candidate will possess 2-4 years of legal experience in cybersecurity counseling and incident response.

Duties:

• Advise clients on compliance with cybersecurity laws
• Defend regulatory investigations related to security
• Prepare public-facing consumer disclosures and internal company policies and procedures
• Draft, revise, and negotiate data and technology contracts with service providers and commercial customers
• Advise M&A deal teams and other firm colleagues on cybersecurity matters
• Assist the team with privacy issues as needed

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of legal experience
• Foundational knowledge of federal, state, and foreign cybersecurity laws
• Motivation to learn and understand technology and forensic investigations
• Experience liaising with claims counsel, outside forensic experts, and other vendors
• Attention to detail and strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to continue developing proficiency in cybersecurity and data privacy laws

Education & Certifications:

• Admission to the IL Bar

Skills:

• Legal expertise in cybersecurity counseling and incident response
• Understanding of state, federal, and international data security incident notification obligations
• Ability to draft materials in business-friendly language

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