Associate Attorney

About the role

The Associate Attorney at Mullen Coughlin provides legal counsel to organizations investigating and responding to data privacy and cybersecurity incidents. This includes collecting information, engaging experts, communicating with regulatory bodies, and advising clients throughout the investigation.

Responsibilities

• Collect information to understand the issue and scope of each situation
• Engage and direct experts needed to appropriately investigate and respond to the event
• Communicate to regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, and other third-parties as needed
• Advising clients throughout the investigation
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for crisis management support

Requirements

• Membership in good standing to the Pennsylvania Bar
• A curiosity to learn more about cybersecurity law
• An enthusiastic and team-oriented attitude
• Exceptional analytic, writing, communication, and preparation skills
• Focused attention to detail
• Experience working in private practices within data privacy, healthcare, and regulatory compliance (1-8 years preferred)

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in the United States of America

Skills

• Ability to independently maintain a caseload

Benefits

• Accrued time off
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Grossly generous 401(k) program

Pay

• Competitive salary in the market

Schedule

• Flexible work schedule to accommodate the unpredictable nature of cybersecurity events