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Norton Rose Fulbright · 3 days ago

Cybersecurity & Digital Risk Lawyer (Texas)

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm seeking an Associate with 4 to 6 years’ experience to join their Global Cybersecurity and Privacy team. The role focuses on advising clients during cybersecurity incidents, regulatory defense, and compliance with emerging privacy and cybersecurity laws.

FinanceLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Counsel clients on compliance with emerging cybersecurity and privacy laws, including state, federal, and cross-border frameworks

Supporting board and executive-level cybersecurity preparedness, including tabletop exercises, training, and crisis management simulations

Assist clients in developing and testing incident response plans and broader cyber-risk management frameworks aligned with NIST, ISO, and CIS standards

Draft and negotiate data protection, incident response, and cybersecurity vendor agreements

Collaborate with international colleagues on cross-border investigations, notification strategy, and regulatory alignment

Qualification

Cybersecurity experienceRegulatory defenseTechnical acumenHigh-stakes litigationData governanceAI-related technologiesClient communicationResearch skillsCrisis managementExceptional writing skillsCollaboration

Required

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

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

Must include resume and writing sample in application

Preferred

Experience in cybersecurity, privacy, regulatory defense, or high-stakes litigation preferred

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

Benefits

Carrot Fertility: Inclusive family-forming benefits for all full-time employees.

Vacation Award: Earn a $2,500 vacation stipend after meeting billable thresholds.

Wellness Perks: Free Peloton app membership, Lyra mental health support (8 free therapy or coaching sessions), and Spot Pet Insurance for your furry companions.

Business Development Support: Reimbursement for relationship-building activities.

Executive Coaching: Eligible lawyers with 250+ BD hours receive firm-sponsored coaching.

Pro Bono & Volunteer Time: All non-partner lawyers receive 8 hours of firm time per year for community service.

Referral Bonus: Earn $50,000 for referring top-tier legal talent who join the firm.

Access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Access to pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts.

Participation in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible.

Competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm.

Generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren).

11 Firm holidays.

Company

Norton Rose Fulbright

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Norton Rose Fulbright provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.

Founded in 2011

Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BEL

5001-10000 employees

http://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/in

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