Cybersecurity & Digital Risk Associate - National Firm | Houston, TX

4-6 Year Cybersecurity & Digital Risk Associate - Top National Firm | Houston, TX

A leading national law firm seeks an experienced Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Associate to join its cutting‑edge practice in Houston, Texas. Handle high‑stakes data breach response, regulatory defense, and emerging AI/privacy compliance matters for Fortune 500 clients in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven environment with exceptional benefits, innovative culture, and partner‑track opportunities.

$/yr - $/yr

• Advise clients during cybersecurity incidents including ransomware attacks, data breaches, and security compromises, coordinating forensic investigations, containment strategies, and regulator engagement
• Lead incident response efforts managing notification obligations, remediation planning, and communications with affected individuals, regulators, law enforcement, and media stakeholders
• Represent clients in enforcement actions and investigations by state attorneys general, the FTC, SEC, HHS/OCR, and other federal and state regulatory bodies
• Defend regulatory matters involving alleged violations of privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, and emerging state comprehensive privacy statutes
• Counsel clients on compliance with complex state, federal, and cross‑border cybersecurity and data protection laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Support board‑level cybersecurity preparedness including crisis management simulations, tabletop exercises, and governance framework development
• Assist in developing and testing incident response plans aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and other industry best practices
• Draft and negotiate data protection agreements including data processing addendums (DPAs), business associate agreements (BAAs), and cybersecurity vendor contracts
• Collaborate on cross‑border investigations involving multijurisdictional regulatory alignment, international data transfer mechanisms, and global privacy compliance
• Provide strategic counsel on AI governance including compliance with emerging AI regulations, algorithmic transparency requirements, and responsible AI deployment
• Advise on digital transformation risk management addressing cloud migration security, IoT device governance, and third‑party vendor risk assessment
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for high‑risk processing activities
• Support litigation matters arising from data security incidents, including class actions, regulatory enforcement, and contractual disputes

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA‑accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• 4‑6 years of experience at a top national or AmLaw firm with demonstrated excellence in legal practice
• Background in cybersecurity, privacy, regulatory defense, or complex litigation with proven ability to handle sophisticated matters
• Strong technical acumen or demonstrated interest in information security, data protection technologies, and AI/machine learning systems
• Experience coordinating cyber incident response and working with digital forensics teams, security consultants, and technical experts
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HITRUST, or PCI DSS
• Exposure to AI governance, data governance, or digital transformation risk management is highly valued
• Knowledge of privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, state breach notification laws, and emerging comprehensive privacy statutes
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills with ability to distill complex technical and legal issues for diverse audiences
• Outstanding client communication abilities with confidence presenting to C‑suite executives, boards of directors, and regulatory officials
• Admission to practice in Texas or eligibility for bar admission by motion/waiver
• Ability to manage multiple high‑priority matters simultaneously in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with competing deadlines
• Proactive, solution‑oriented approach with strong business judgment and client service orientation
• Team player mentality with excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to collaborative practice

Seniority level:
Associate |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Legal

This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented cybersecurity and privacy attorney with 4‑6 years of experience to join a top national firm's cutting‑edge practice in Houston, handling high‑stakes incident response, regulatory defense, and emerging technology governance matters for prestigious clients. Apply now for a confidential discussion with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter. Our team has extensive knowledge of the Houston legal market and cybersecurity practices at leading national firms.

Submit your resume today to be considered for this highly sought‑after position.