• Location: Washington DC
  • Practice Area: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  • Salary: $365,000 - $420,000
  • Specialties: CYBER SECURITY, PRIVACY

Senior Cybersecurity & Privacy Associate (5+ Years)

  • Position Locations: Washington DC
  • Salary: $365,000 - $420,000
  • Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
  • Practice Area: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  • Specialties: CYBER SECURITY, PRIVACY

Firm Description:
Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for handling complex litigation, corporate transactions, intellectual property, and tax matters. With offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, the firm serves a diverse client base that includes major financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and public policy entities. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development, the firm fosters an environment where attorneys are empowered to deliver sophisticated legal solutions while building long-term client relationships. Their emphasis on innovation, mentorship, and inclusivity makes them a compelling destination for legal professionals seeking both challenge and growth.

Position Description:
Our client, a leading Am Law firm, is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity & Privacy Associate with 5+ years of experience to join its highly regarded Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Incident Response practice in Washington, DC. Attorneys with more extensive experience and strong credentials will also be considered.

                                  
This role offers the opportunity to advise clients on sophisticated matters involving cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, privacy compliance, cyber crisis management, and regulatory investigations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience navigating complex cybersecurity and privacy issues in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
                         
Key Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity law, data privacy, incident response, breach investigations, or related practice areas

  • Experience advising clients on data breach response, cybersecurity incidents, and privacy-related matters

  • Familiarity with privacy regulations, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory enforcement issues

  • Strong academic credentials

  • Excellent legal writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes matters and serve as a trusted advisor to clients

  • Information security background or technical experience preferred

           
Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Join a nationally recognized privacy and cybersecurity practice

  • Handle complex and high-profile cyber incident response and data breach matters

  • Advise clients on evolving data privacy, cybersecurity compliance, and regulatory risk management issues

  • Work closely with sophisticated clients across a broad range of industries

  • Develop leadership experience within a growing and strategically important practice area

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Meet Your Recruiter

Jillian Dent

VP, Attorney Recruitment