Junior to Mid-level Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

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Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate Attorney (2nd to 4th year) to join its Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice group. This role will involve advising high-growth and established companies on managing cybersecurity incidents, navigating privacy regulations, and supporting transactional matters involving sensitive data and technology. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the ongoing development of the firm’s cybersecurity and privacy capabilities. Recruitment is being conducted on behalf of the firm.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Advise clients during all phases of cybersecurity incidents, including investigation and regulatory response

• Provide counsel on data privacy and security laws, including U.S. state and federal regulations and global frameworks like GDPR

• Draft privacy policies, data processing agreements, and incident response protocols

• Support data-related aspects of M&A, tech transactions, and other commercial deals

• Counsel cybersecurity firms on compliance related to research, threat intelligence, and infrastructure

• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to address complex data and technology legal issues

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of legal experience in cybersecurity, privacy, regulatory compliance, or technology transactions

• Experience in cybersecurity investigations, incident response, or related regulatory matters is preferred

• Background in working with technology companies or regulatory bodies is a plus

• Demonstrated interest in emerging issues in data protection and cybersecurity law

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the bar of the jurisdiction where the candidate intends to practice

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) is preferred but not required

Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong legal research and drafting abilities

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple client matters simultaneously

• Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented mindset

• Comfortable working with both legal and technical subject matter

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit-based bonuses

• Monthly wellness reimbursements

• 24/7 virtual access to emotional and behavioral health services

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents

• Family-building support, including IVF, surrogacy, adoption, and egg-freezing

• Paid parental leave

• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine access

• Parents and caregivers resource network

• Career coaching for working parents

• Backup childcare (in-home and center-based)

• Academic tutoring and college preparation for children

• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Pre-tax commuter and parking programs

• Basic and supplemental life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization insurance

• Voluntary ID theft protection and pet insurance

• Medicare consulting support

• Firm-paid continuing legal education (CLE), bar review fees, and bar dues

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306