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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity & Incident Response Managing Associate Attorney - **Company:** The Direct - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Web Intelligence - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usa03de15b72f7ac156632046081258e79/eaa ## About the Role Direct Counsel is seeking a Cybersecurity & Incident Response Managing Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its nationally recognized Cybersecurity & Incident Response practice., * 3-5 years of cybersecurity and/or privacy experience in a technology-focused legal practice. * Direct incident response experience strongly preferred. * Strong understanding of cybersecurity and privacy laws and regulatory requirements. * Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills. * Clear and effective written and verbal communication abilities. * Sound judgment and exceptional attention to detail. * Ability to work effectively under significant time pressure, particularly during active incident response matters. * Proactive, curious, and collaborative approach to legal practice. * Ability to work effectively across disciplines and with attorneys at varying levels of seniority. * Strong academic credentials. * J.D. from an accredited law school. * Admission to the Bar in the applicable jurisdiction, or ability to become admitted promptly, required. ## Description The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of cybersecurity and privacy experience , preferably with direct experience handling cybersecurity incidents and incident response matters. This role offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in a rapidly evolving area of law while working on high-profile matters for clients ranging from emerging companies to global enterprises. The Managing Associate will take a leadership role in cybersecurity incident response and counseling matters, with significant client exposure and opportunities to collaborate across privacy, litigation, regulatory, transactional, and AI practices. Responsibilities * Advise clients on preparing for, responding to, and mitigating cybersecurity incidents. * Counsel clients regarding evolving federal, state, and international cybersecurity laws and regulations. * Lead and support cybersecurity incident response matters , including legal strategy, regulatory analysis, and data impact assessments. * Direct and coordinate forensic investigations following security incidents. * Advise clients on cybersecurity considerations in strategic corporate transactions. * Counsel security teams regarding emerging legal issues involving offensive security and dark web intelligence gathering. * Advise clients on cybersecurity readiness, governance, risk mitigation, and incident preparedness. * Manage regulatory and litigation risks arising from cybersecurity incidents. * Develop communications strategies designed to mitigate legal, operational, and reputational risk. * Advise clients across the technology, financial services, life sciences, and energy sectors. * Collaborate with attorneys across privacy, cybersecurity litigation and enforcement, AI advisory, and transactional practices. * Develop trusted client relationships through direct interaction and practical, business-focused legal advice. ## Related Videos - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [NoCode LiveCode: Leveraging AI Tools to Craft Fully Functional Apps!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1169-nocode-livecode-leveraging-ai-tools-to-craft-fully-functional-apps) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Forecasting Cyber Attacks with Glassdoor Reviews - Lianne Potter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2143-forecasting-cyber-attacks-with-glassdoor-reviews-lianne-potter) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 196: AI Killed DevOps, LLM Political Bias & AI Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/659-dev-digest-196-ai-killed-devops-llm-political-bias-ai-security) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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