Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Associate

Job overview

The Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Associate role is listed in Blacklick, OH; the posting also identifies openings in multiple other cities. Compensation is $240,000–$345,000 per year as a broad listed range, with actual compensation varying by location, experience, qualifications, and market. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a nationally recognized privacy, cybersecurity, and digital risk practice. The associate advises clients through cybersecurity incidents and related regulatory inquiries or litigation, while also supporting proactive privacy and cybersecurity work. The role helps clients manage digital risk by combining legal analysis with technical and forensic findings and practical business guidance.

What you'll do

• Guide clients through cybersecurity incidents and data breaches
• advise on regulatory investigations, inquiries, and litigation
• counsel on privacy, cybersecurity compliance, and risk management
• support tabletop exercises, program development, and risk assessments
• analyze applicable legal requirements
• and coordinate with forensic, technical, business, and vendor teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cybersecurity attorney

digital risk

privacy compliance

incident response

data breaches

regulatory investigations

risk assessments

legal associate

blacklick oh

direct counsel

$240k–$345k

j.d. required

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
• and short- and long-term disability coverage.

Why this role

The role combines incident response, regulatory and litigation work, and proactive cybersecurity advisory matters, with substantial client exposure and responsibility.

About the employer

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