Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Junior Associate

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Associate Attorney

Location: Washington, DC

Experience Level: 2–3 Years

An AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a junior Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Associate to join its nationally recognized Cyber/Privacy team.. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners advising clients through high-stakes cybersecurity incidents, data breach investigations, privacy matters, and crisis management issues across a wide range of industries.

The ideal candidate will have experience in cybersecurity, privacy, or incident response matters, exceptional analytical and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on cybersecurity incidents, data breach investigations, and incident response matters.

• Assist clients in navigating privacy and data security obligations under applicable state, federal, and international laws.

• Support crisis management efforts during cybersecurity and privacy incidents, coordinating legal strategy with internal and external stakeholders.

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, notifications, and other client-facing materials related to privacy and cybersecurity matters.

• Work collaboratively with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide strategic, business-focused legal counsel.

• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, privacy regulations, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, incident response, breach investigations, crisis management, or a related practice area.

• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Background or experience in information security, computer science, or other technical disciplines is preferred but not required.

• Excellent academic credentials.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar.