Cybersecurity & Data Security Attorney

Overview

A global telecommunications company is seeking an experienced attorney for an ongoing, full-time remote engagement starting as soon as possible. This role involves supporting the company's legal and information security teams by building and operationalizing the cybersecurity legal function.

Responsibilities

• Advise product, engineering, and information security teams on legal and regulatory risks related to security architecture, technical controls, and product design
• Provide legal support during cybersecurity incidents, including breach response, notification obligations, and coordination with regulators and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
• Interpret and advise on cybersecurity regulatory frameworks, including FTC enforcement standards and U.S. state data security laws
• Collaborate with privacy, compliance, and information security teams on data security obligations under global privacy laws and cross-border data transfer requirements
• Draft and negotiate security and incident response provisions in customer, vendor, and partner agreements, including security addendums and technical security schedules
• Develop scalable internal processes such as incident response playbooks, security contract templates, and cross-functional security governance procedures

Requirements

• 7+ years of cybersecurity or data security legal experience, ideally in-house with a technology, SaaS, telecommunications, or platform company
• Strong experience with breach response, cybersecurity regulatory compliance, and security-related contract negotiation
• Ability to engage with technical teams and understand security concepts such as encryption, access controls, cloud security, and API security
• Experience advising on U.S. state data security laws and FTC cybersecurity enforcement expectations
• Experience working cross-functionally with security, engineering, privacy, and commercial teams in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Schedule

• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Full-time
• Duration: Ongoing engagement
• Compensation: $4,000 - $5,000 per week

Additional Details

• The candidate will work as a direct independent contractor or outside counsel for the client
• Invoices will be submitted through the platform and paid according to the client’s standard payment terms (Net 45 days)