Cybersecurity & Privacy Junior Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job DescriptionCybersecurity & Privacy Junior Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Cybersecurity & Privacy Junior Associate Attorney to join a highly regarded Am Law 100 firm in Washington, D.C.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 2–3 years of experience to join a nationally recognized Cybersecurity & Privacy practice within a premier Litigation & Trial group. The role offers exposure to sophisticated cybersecurity incidents, data breach response, privacy counseling, and high-stakes crisis management matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on cybersecurity incidents, data breach investigations, and incident response.

• Assist with privacy compliance matters and emerging cybersecurity regulations.

• Support clients through all phases of breach response, including forensic investigations, regulatory notifications, and risk mitigation.

• Counsel clients on crisis management strategies related to cybersecurity and data privacy events.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide practical legal and business solutions for complex cyber and privacy matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.

• Active Bar membership in good standing.

• 2–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, breach response, incident investigations, or related litigation.

• Experience advising clients on cybersecurity incidents and privacy matters is strongly preferred.

• Background or experience in information security, computer science, or other technical disciplines is a plus.

• Strong analytical, research, drafting, and communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Generous paid time off and firm holidays.

• Professional development, mentorship, and partnership-track career opportunities.

Why Apply?

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized cybersecurity and privacy attorneys on some of the most complex and high-profile cyber incidents, privacy issues, and crisis management matters facing organizations today. Associates receive meaningful client exposure, hands-on responsibility, and exceptional opportunities for long-term career growth in one of the legal industry's fastest-growing practice areas.