Cybersecurity & Incident Response Managing Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Cybersecurity & Incident Response Managing Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Cybersecurity & Incident Response Managing Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its nationally recognized Cybersecurity & Incident Response practice.

Locations

Boston, MA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of cybersecurity and privacy experience , preferably with direct experience handling cybersecurity incidents and incident response matters. This role offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in a rapidly evolving area of law while working on high-profile matters for clients ranging from emerging companies to global enterprises.

The Managing Associate will take a leadership role in cybersecurity incident response and counseling matters, with significant client exposure and opportunities to collaborate across privacy, litigation, regulatory, transactional, and AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on preparing for, responding to, and mitigating cybersecurity incidents.
• Counsel clients regarding evolving federal, state, and international cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Lead and support cybersecurity incident response matters , including legal strategy, regulatory analysis, and data impact assessments.
• Direct and coordinate forensic investigations following security incidents.
• Advise clients on cybersecurity considerations in strategic corporate transactions.
• Counsel security teams regarding emerging legal issues involving offensive security and dark web intelligence gathering.
• Advise clients on cybersecurity readiness, governance, risk mitigation, and incident preparedness.
• Manage regulatory and litigation risks arising from cybersecurity incidents.
• Develop communications strategies designed to mitigate legal, operational, and reputational risk.
• Advise clients across the technology, financial services, life sciences, and energy sectors.
• Collaborate with attorneys across privacy, cybersecurity litigation and enforcement, AI advisory, and transactional practices.
• Develop trusted client relationships through direct interaction and practical, business-focused legal advice.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cybersecurity and/or privacy experience in a technology-focused legal practice.
• Direct incident response experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and privacy laws and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Sound judgment and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under significant time pressure, particularly during active incident response matters.
• Proactive, curious, and collaborative approach to legal practice.
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines and with attorneys at varying levels of seniority.
• Strong academic credentials.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in the applicable jurisdiction, or ability to become admitted promptly, required.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $260,000–$365,000 annually , depending on qualifications, experience, geography, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual merit bonus .

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, mental well-being programs, family and pet care benefits, disability coverage, parental leave, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) program, flexible time off, and paid holidays.

Application Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter .