Associate, Cybersecurity – Data Privacy Incident Response

Constangy

. Advise clients responding to cybersecurity incidents, including network intrusions, ransomware attacks, business email compromises, and data breaches .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in incident response and cybersecurity legal matters, providing timely legal guidance and managing multiple cases effectively. Strong analytical, research, and communication skills are essential for drafting legal documents and collaborating with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Incident Response ExperienceJuris Doctor (J.D.)Active Law LicenseLegal Research and WritingCIPP/US or CIPP/E Certification

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Incident ResponseData Breach AnalysisLegal Documentation DraftingRegulatory ComplianceForensic Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCalm Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP/USCIPP/ECISSP

Industry Keywords

Data PrivacyCybersecurityLegal GuidanceIncident Response StrategiesBreach Notifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients responding to cybersecurity incidents, including network intrusions, ransomware attacks, business email compromises, and data breaches
Assist clients with incident response processes
Coordinate with forensic investigators, insurance carriers, and other relevant stakeholders
Analyze federal and state data breach notification requirements
Develop appropriate incident response strategies
Draft and review legal correspondence, incident response documentation, breach notifications, and other client-facing materials
Provide timely, practical, and responsive legal guidance throughout the incident response process
Manage multiple active matters while meeting critical deadlines
Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across the firm's national Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience handling data privacy, cybersecurity, or related legal matters
Incident response experience strongly preferred
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state or jurisdiction
Excellent academic credentials
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and communicate proactively during time-sensitive situations
Exceptional responsiveness and attention to detail
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage billable hours, competing priorities, and multiple matters simultaneously
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a collaborative, team-oriented environment
CIPP/US, CIPP/E, and/or CISSP certifications preferred but not required
Applicants must be actively licensed to practice law in one or more U.S. states or jurisdictions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangements from anywhere within the contiguous United States
Performance-based incentives, including billable hour bonuses
Equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination protections