Cybersecurity Project Attorney

A leading law firm is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Attorney with one to three years of experience to join its internationally recognized cybersecurity and incident response practice. The role can be based in any U.S. office, with consideration for fully remote U.S. locations.

You will be embedded in live incident response engagements from the outset, supporting triage, fact development, regulatory analysis, client communications, forensic coordination, and breach notification workflows. The team handles cybersecurity incidents of every scale, including some of the largest and most complex events, from initial detection through resolution.

Beyond core incident response work, you will have the opportunity to support cybersecurity-adjacent practices such as privacy and cybersecurity litigation and enforcement, as well as privacy and AI advisory work. The firm values collegiality and provides hands-on training, mentorship, and direct client exposure.

Responsibilities include analyzing breach notification laws, advising on security aspects of corporate transactions, directing forensic investigations, assessing regulatory reporting obligations, and drafting incident-related communications. The practice also focuses on operationalizing and improving incident response capabilities, including workflow development, automation, and integrating technology such as generative AI into legal services.

• J.D. from an accredited university or college and admission to practice in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction
• One to three years of experience in cybersecurity incident response, privacy law, data security, or a related area
• Experience at a firm or in-house legal team handling data breach response strongly preferred
• Familiarity with breach notification laws, regulatory frameworks, and incident response workflows
• Understanding of forensic investigations, regulatory reporting, and breach notification processes
• Enthusiasm for legal technology, including AI and generative AI applications
• Excellent analytical, project management, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
• Ability to work independently with good judgment and handle multiple tasks under time-sensitive conditions
• Availability to travel as necessary