Digital Risk Advisory & Cybersecurity Attorney Associate

Job overview

The Digital Risk Advisory & Cybersecurity Attorney Associate role is onsite in Cincinnati, OH. Compensation for Cincinnati is not specified; the posting lists location-specific ranges for Denver and several other markets, but not Cincinnati. The role is part of a nationally recognized privacy, cybersecurity, and digital risk practice. The associate advises clients across cybersecurity and digital risk matters, from incident response through regulatory inquiries and litigation, and also supports proactive privacy and cybersecurity work. The role translates technical and forensic findings into practical legal and business guidance while managing complex, time-sensitive client matters.

What you'll do

• Guide clients through cybersecurity incidents and data breaches
• advise on regulatory investigations, inquiries, and related litigation
• counsel on privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management
• assist with incident-response tabletop exercises and preparedness
• advise on cybersecurity and incident-response programs and risk assessments
• analyze applicable privacy and cybersecurity requirements
• work with forensic investigators, technical professionals, business teams, and vendors
• translate technical findings into practical guidance
• manage time-sensitive client matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

attorney associate

digital risk advisory

cybersecurity

privacy compliance

incident response

data breach

regulatory investigations

cybersecurity risk

cincinnati oh

direct counsel

3–6 years legal experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), 10 weeks of parental leave, family care and wellness programs, life and accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage
• performance- and hours-based bonus eligibility.

Why this role

3–6 years of relevant legal experience; candidates with 3+ years of commercial litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in cybersecurity will also be considered. Multiple listed office locations.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.