Cybersecurity & Digital Risk | Associate (Texas)

Position Overview

Cybersecurity & Digital Risk | Associate (Texas)
Location: Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio

A global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum is seeking a dynamic candidate who values teamwork, innovation, and seamless collaboration across practices and offices worldwide. This role is integral to advising and guiding clients on cybersecurity and digital risk matters while upholding the firm’s strong culture and commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients during cybersecurity incidents, including forensic coordination, containment, notification, and regulator engagement.
• Representing clients in enforcement actions and investigations by the FTC, SEC, DOJ, HHS OCR, and state Attorneys General.
• Counseling clients on compliance with emerging cybersecurity and privacy laws across state, federal, and cross-border frameworks.
• Supporting board and executive-level cybersecurity preparedness through tabletop exercises, training, and crisis management simulations.
• Assisting in the development and testing of incident response plans and cyber-risk management frameworks aligned with NIST, ISO, and CIS standards.
• Drafting and negotiating data protection, incident response, and cybersecurity vendor agreements.
• Collaborating with international colleagues on cross-border investigations, notification strategy, and regulatory alignment.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 4–6 years of experience at a top AmLaw 50 or equivalent national firm.
• Experience in cybersecurity, privacy, regulatory defense, or high-stakes litigation.
• Strong technical acumen or demonstrated interest in information security, data governance, or AI-related technologies.
• Exceptional writing, research, and client communication skills.
• Admission to practice in Texas (or eligibility for waiver).
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating cyber incident response, working with forensics, or engaging with regulators.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) or frameworks.
• Exposure to AI, data governance, or digital transformation risk management.