Cybersecurity & Incident Response Associate (SF, SE, NY, DC, BN)
About The Position
Orrick is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join our fast-growing and internationally recognized Cybersecurity & Incident Response practice. This is an opportunity to develop deep expertise in one of the most dynamic areas of law while working closely with seasoned practitioners on high-profile matters. Our team provides strategic legal counsel in response to cybersecurity incidents of every scale—including some of the largest and most complex events in history. We sit within Orrick’s Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation team and collaborate across practice groups, industries, and client teams: • Helping clients strategically prepare for and mitigate the risk of security incidents • Advising clients regarding the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations • Advising on the security aspects of strategic corporate transactions • Advising security teams on the nascent legal landscape of offensive security and darkweb intelligence gathering • Directing forensic investigations • Managing regulatory and litigation risk • Developing communications strategies to mitigate legal and brand risk • Supporting clients with cybersecurity readiness, governance, and risk mitigation The successful candidate will work with clients ranging from emerging companies to global enterprises across the technology, finance, life sciences and energy sectors. As an Associate on the team, you will support all aspects of incident response and cybersecurity counseling, transactions, fact development, regulatory analysis, client communications, data impact assessments, and help to drive key workstreams during live incidents. You will receive hands-on training and mentorship and will have direct client exposure as you grow into the role. An Associate will also have the opportunity to support cybersecurity-adjacent practices, including privacy and cybersecurity litigation and enforcement, as well as privacy and AI advisory work.
Requirements
- Two to four years of cybersecurity/privacy experience in a technology-focused practice, with a strong preference for direct incident response experience.
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Clear and effective communication abilities, both written and verbal
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work under time pressure, particularly during incident response matters
- A team-first mindset and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
- Membership in the State Bar of the office where you wish to be based (or ability to become admitted promptly).
Responsibilities
- Helping clients strategically prepare for and mitigate the risk of security incidents
- Advising clients regarding the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations
- Advising on the security aspects of strategic corporate transactions
- Advising security teams on the nascent legal landscape of offensive security and darkweb intelligence gathering
- Directing forensic investigations
- Managing regulatory and litigation risk
- Developing communications strategies to mitigate legal and brand risk
- Supporting clients with cybersecurity readiness, governance, and risk mitigation
- Support all aspects of incident response and cybersecurity counseling, transactions, fact development, regulatory analysis, client communications, data impact assessments, and help to drive key workstreams during live incidents.
- Support cybersecurity-adjacent practices, including privacy and cybersecurity litigation and enforcement, as well as privacy and AI advisory work.
Benefits
- We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program.
- This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
