Associate - Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity

BakerHostetler is seeking an associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its premier, globally recognized Digital Assets and Data Management ("DADM") Group. As a member of the Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Team, the successful candidate will advise national and multinational clients on: (1) cybersecurity incidents and post-incident regulatory investigations; and (2) advisory work (incident response tabletops, cybersecurity program building, risk assessments, etc.). This market-leading practice handles some of the most significant cybersecurity matters and offers associates meaningful client interaction, substantial responsibility, and exceptional opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications Include

• Experience guiding clients through the response to a cybersecurity incident and subsequent developments (regulatory inquiries and litigation).
• Experience advising clients on privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management issues.
• Familiarity with state, national, and international privacy and cybersecurity laws (e.g., state breach notice laws, CCPA, GDPR, GLBA) is a plus.
• A strong academic record and a J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Am Law 100 experience preferred.
• Candidates with three or more years of commercial litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in cybersecurity will also be considered.
• Admission, or eligibility for admission through waiver, in the state where the candidate will reside and practice.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Strong knowledge of data privacy and security laws, regulations, and industry-standard security frameworks.
• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage complex, fast-moving matters while balancing competing priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts and forensic findings into practical business advice for non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong interest in technology, cybersecurity, and forensic investigations, with the ability to work effectively with technical professionals, business teams, and outside vendors.
• Professionalism, resilience, and interpersonal skills that support success in a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing practice that regularly involves urgent and time-sensitive matters.

Why BakerHostetler?

• Work on sophisticated, cutting-edge privacy and cybersecurity matters.
• Learn directly from industry-leading practitioners.
• Join a market-leading practice at the forefront of privacy, cybersecurity, and digital risk.
• Collaborate in a collegial, entrepreneurial environment that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.
• Develop both your legal and business development skills through meaningful client engagement and responsibility.
• Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Be part of a firm committed to the legal profession and the communities it serves.

Location:

This position may be located in any of the following offices: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Orange County, CA; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; or Washington, DC.

The salary offered in any location will be determined by a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, geographic region, and relevant skills. Associates also participate in a performance- and hours-based bonus program. BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including group health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays (10 days), paid time off, 401(k) plan, parental leave (10 weeks, not including disability, where applicable), family care program, wellness program, life and accident insurance, and short and long-term disability.

For Denver, the expected annual salary range for this position is $240,000 - $290,000.

For Chicago, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., the expected annual salary range for this position is $245,000 - $345,000.

Application Submission Information

Qualified Candidates – Self-Apply:

Please apply via the link in the posting and attach your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

Search Firms

If your search firm has a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit application materials, including an introduction, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample, to Betsy Key, Recruiting Manager, at [email protected] .

If your search firm does not have a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit only blind candidate profiles to [email protected] .

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.