Cyber/Data Privacy Associate

Overview:

Lewis Brisbois is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join its expanding Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice. This position may be based in any Lewis Brisbois office nationwide and offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of cybersecurity incident response and data privacy matters for clients across a broad range of industries.

 

About the Role

The ideal candidate will assist clients in responding to and managing a wide variety of cybersecurity incidents, including:

• Ransomware attacks
• Business email compromise (BEC) events
• Network intrusions and unauthorized access incidents
• Data breaches involving personal, confidential, or proprietary information
• Other cybersecurity and privacy-related matters

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents from initial notification through resolution.
• Analyze federal, state, and international privacy and data breach notification requirements.
• Assess consumer, regulatory, contractual, and other reporting obligations.
• Draft consumer notifications, regulator communications, and related response materials.
• Assist clients in responding to inquiries from regulatory agencies, law enforcement, and the media.
• Coordinate with forensic investigators, vendors, and other stakeholders during incident response engagements.
• Advise clients on privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance issues.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.

 

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, incident response, insurance coverage, litigation, regulatory compliance, or a related practice area preferred.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively during time-sensitive situations.
• Interest in cybersecurity and technology-related legal issues.

 

Why Lewis Brisbois?

Lewis Brisbois offers associates the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-impact cybersecurity matters while collaborating with a nationally recognized team. Attorneys in this practice enjoy meaningful client interaction, hands-on responsibility, and the ability to advise organizations through some of their most critical business events.

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