Counsel - Digital, IP & Technology

bp•Chicago, IL

7d•$200,000 - $260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join bp as a trusted legal adviser supporting the company’s cybersecurity, digital resilience, and technology objectives across the Americas. The Counsel – Cyber, Digital Security & Technology Regulation reports to the Managing Counsel – Cyber and serves as a key member of bp’s Cyber Legal team. The role supports bp's cyber legal strategy and serves as a primary legal adviser on cybersecurity, operational resilience, cyber incident response, cyber regulation, digital risk management, and technology-related legal matters across the Americas. The role has a primary focus on the United States and Americas region, covering Cybersecurity and Digital Regulation. The role is expected to advise on cybersecurity, operational resilience, and technology regulation, including incident reporting, cyber risk management, digital resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and emerging regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will help manage cyber and technology risk across bp’s operations, support major cyber incidents and business disruptions, advise on emerging digital regulation, and contribute to secure business growth through technology-enabled transformation. The position offers the opportunity to develop into a broader regional leadership role within Cyber Legal and to become a trusted adviser to senior business, legal, and digital security stakeholders across the Americas.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, or equivalent legal qualification and admission to practice law in another relevant jurisdiction.
Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity, technology, digital regulation, operational resilience, or critical infrastructure matters.
Ability to advise and collaborate effectively across multiple jurisdictions and business environments.
Experience advising on technology, cybersecurity, regulatory, or commercial legal matters.
Experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements.
Experience supporting regulatory compliance programs.
Strong legal advisory and partner management skills.
Ability to work effectively with business, compliance, and technical teams.
Experience managing complex legal and regulatory issues in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Cyber incident response or crisis management experience.
Experience supporting cyber incident notification and regulatory engagement.
Experience supporting critical infrastructure operators.
Understanding of US cybersecurity regulatory developments, including SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements, CIRCIA, TSA / MTSA cybersecurity requirements, and related obligations.
Experience supporting supplier risk management and cybersecurity contracting.
Experience supporting acquisitions, divestments, or joint ventures involving technology assets.
Understanding of operational technology, industrial control systems, or AI security issues.
Experience operating within a multinational organization.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support during cybersecurity incidents, business disruptions, and crisis management activities.
Advise on cybersecurity, digital resilience, and technology-related regulatory developments, with a particular focus on the United States and the Americas.
Support technology, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital services transactions.
Act as a trusted legal adviser to Digital Security, Digital Compliance, and business stakeholders.
Support mergers, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and strategic projects.
Support awareness, training, and coordination activities across jurisdictions.