Senior Digital Risk Advisory And Cyber-Security Associate Attorney
Company name: BCG Attorney Search
Experience: 3-20 yrs required
Location: New York City, NY, United States
Posted on: Sep 03, 2024
Valid Through: Oct 03, 2024
Profile
Job Overview: A law firm in New York City is seeking an experienced Senior Digital Risk Advisory and Cyber-Security Associate Attorney to join their team. This role focuses on proactive and reactive privacy and data protection compliance matters, including advising on data security incidents and related regulatory investigations. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in privacy and cybersecurity breach response and exceptional project management and communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on privacy and security obligations, including compliance with state, federal, and international data security laws.
- Guide data security incidents and manage related regulatory investigations.
- Handle matters related to contractual and legal obligations concerning security.
- Defend clients in regulatory investigations related to privacy and security issues.
- Develop and implement strategies for responding to data breaches and security incidents.
- Collaborate with clients to ensure compliance with privacy and data protection regulations.
- Manage a complex workload, prioritize tasks effectively, and anticipate potential issues.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating technical findings into actionable insights for business teams.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of data privacy and security laws and trends.
- Participate in ongoing education and training related to technology and forensic investigations.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in privacy and data protection compliance, focusing on cybersecurity.
- Demonstrated experience advising on privacy and security obligations, state and federal data security incident notifications, and defending regulatory investigations.
- Proven experience in privacy and cybersecurity breach response in a law firm or in-house legal setting.
- Exceptional project management skills and the ability to handle a fast-paced, complex workload.
- Strong writing and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong professional relationships.
- Motivation to learn and understand technology and forensic investigations.
Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Certifications:
- Admitted to the Bar in New York.
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of data privacy and security laws.
- Effective and persuasive writing and oral communication skills.
- Strong project management capabilities.
- Ability to interact with technically skilled individuals and translate findings for non-technical audiences.
- High level of professional commitment and interpersonal skills.
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