Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

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Job Overview:
A top-tier law firm is seeking a 2nd to 4th year associate to join its Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice. The role will focus on supporting clients in high-stakes cybersecurity incidents, regulatory compliance, and strategic transactions involving data protection. Ideal for junior to mid-level attorneys, this position offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities and contribute to a growing practice that supports innovative and industry-leading companies navigating an evolving cybersecurity landscape. Recruitment is being conducted on behalf of the firm.

Location:

• Austin, TX

Duties:

• Advise clients on cybersecurity incident response and investigation matters

• Provide counseling on compliance with federal, state, and international privacy laws

• Represent clients in regulatory investigations following data breaches and security incidents

• Collaborate on strategic corporate transactions involving data privacy and cybersecurity risk

• Support technology transactions, mergers and acquisitions with privacy/cyber due diligence

• Counsel cybersecurity companies on legal compliance related to research and threat intelligence

• Draft guidance documents, client advisories, and risk management strategies

• Monitor emerging cybersecurity regulations and provide proactive compliance advice

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of legal experience in privacy, cybersecurity, or technology-related transactions

• Experience with incident response, cybersecurity investigations, or regulatory counseling preferred

• Previous experience at a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department strongly valued

Education:

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

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction

• Additional certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E) are beneficial but not required

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex matters simultaneously

• Team-oriented with initiative to take on leadership within the group

• Client-focused with professionalism and attention to detail

Benefits:

• Discretionary performance-based bonuses

• Monthly wellness reimbursements

• 24/7 access to emotional and behavioral health support

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including for spouses/domestic partners and children)

• Family-building benefits: IVF, surrogacy, adoption, egg freezing

• Paid parental leave and parenting support services

• In-home and center-based back-up childcare

• Tutoring and educational coaching for children

• Health Savings Account (with firm contribution) and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

• Life insurance (basic and supplemental)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Voluntary insurance options (accident, critical illness, long-term care, ID theft, pet)

• Medicare consulting services

• Firm-paid CLE, bar review costs, and bar dues

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306