Cybersecurity and Privacy Senior Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Cybersecurity and Privacy Senior Associate Attorney role is listed in Washington, D.C. Compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with experience, with performance-based bonus opportunities; no numeric range is specified. The attorney will join a nationally recognized cybersecurity and privacy practice within a premier litigation and trial group at an Am Law 100 firm. The attorney advises clients through cyber incidents, data breaches, privacy compliance, and crisis response. The role manages breach-response matters, collaborates across practice areas, mentors junior attorneys, and contributes to client relationships and business development.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on cybersecurity incidents, breach investigations, incident response, privacy compliance, and regulatory obligations
• manage forensic investigations, notifications, internal investigations, and risk mitigation
• counsel on crisis management
• collaborate across practice areas
• mentor junior attorneys and support client relationships and business development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior associate attorney

cybersecurity

privacy

data breach response

litigation

full-time

washington dc

direct counsel

incident response

regulatory compliance

client counseling

bonus opportunities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off and firm holidays
• professional development, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and partnership-track advancement.

Why this role

Requires a J.D., active bar membership, and at least five years of relevant experience; more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

About the employer

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