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About the Role

Orrick is seeking a highly motivated Managing Associate to join our fast-growing and internationally recognized Cybersecurity & Incident Response practice. This is an opportunity to develop deep expertise in one of the most dynamic areas of law while working closely with seasoned practitioners on high-profile matters. Our team provides strategic legal counsel in response to cybersecurity incidents of every scale—including some of the largest and most complex events in history. We sit within Orrick’s Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation team and collaborate across practice groups, industries, and client teams.

Responsibilities

Helping clients strategically prepare for and mitigate the risk of security incidents
Advising clients regarding the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations
Advising on the security aspects of strategic corporate transactions
Advising security teams on the nascent legal landscape of offensive security and darkweb intelligence gathering
Directing forensic investigations
Managing regulatory and litigation risk
Developing communications strategies to mitigate legal and brand risk
Supporting clients with cybersecurity readiness, governance, and risk mitigation
Take a leadership role in all aspects of incident response and cybersecurity counseling, including transactions, governance, incident preparedness, forensic investigations, regulatory analysis, client communications, and data impact assessments
Receive hands-on training and mentorship
Gain direct client exposure
Support cybersecurity-adjacent practices, including privacy and cybersecurity litigation and enforcement, as well as privacy and AI advisory work

Requirements

Three to five years of cybersecurity/privacy experience in a technology-focused practice, with a strong preference for direct incident response experience
Strong academic credentials
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Clear and effective communication abilities, both written and verbal
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work under time pressure, particularly during incident response matters
A team-first mindset and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
Membership in the State Bar of the office where you wish to be based (or ability to become admitted promptly)

Skills

Cybersecurity
Incident Response
Privacy Law
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Analytical Skills
Communication
Judgment
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Collaboration

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Managing Associate
3-5 years

Education Level

J.D. transcript

Salary/Compensations

$260,000 - $365,000

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package
Annual discretionary merit bonus
Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life
Robust mental well-being programs
Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Industry leading parental leave benefits
Health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan)
Flexible spending accounts
401K program
Compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program
Paid holidays

About the Company

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding.
We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams.
Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart.
If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment.
For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.