Junior or Mid-Level Associate - Incident Response

Posted 05 June 2025
Salary $135k-$185k
LocationNew York
Job type Permanent
Discipline Legal
Reference73230
Remote working Remote

Job description

Location: Flexible (Remote/Hybrid Options Available)
Experience Level: 2+ Years
Practice Area: Cybersecurity, Privacy, Incident Response

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney to join its growing Cybersecurity & Privacy Practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on fast-moving, high-impact matters including data breaches, regulatory compliance, and privacy litigation for Fortune 500 and mid-market clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to cybersecurity and data privacy incidents across a range of industries.

  • Analyze legal obligations under laws such as CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and various state breach notification statutes.

  • Draft legal notices, regulatory communications, and breach-related documentation.

  • Defend clients in privacy and data security litigation, including class action lawsuits.

  • Advise clients on risk mitigation, notification procedures, and compliance strategy.

  • Collaborate with forensic investigators, technical teams, and senior attorneys throughout the incident response lifecycle.

Qualifications:

  • JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.

  • 2+ years of legal experience focused on data privacy, cybersecurity, or incident response.

  • Familiarity with global and U.S. data protection frameworks and notification laws.

  • Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.

  • Technical acumen and/or litigation experience is a plus.

What the Firm Offers:

  • A collaborative and innovative cybersecurity practice environment.

  • High-level client exposure and hands-on responsibility from day one.

  • Competitive salary and full benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

  • Hybrid work flexibility and clear pathways for growth and development.