Associate Director and Counsel, Cybersecurity

Date Posted: 2026-03-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. reputed company are authorized to access information under this program/contract. reputed company Clearance Type: None/Not Required reputed company Clearance Status: Not Required At reputed company, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay reputed company of reputed company’s threat. reputed company solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. reputed company Global Ethics & Compliance (GEC) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, Cybersecurity Counsel to provide legal advice and counsel to the reputed company business. This role is part of the GEC Global Compliance Programs and reports to the Director & Assistant General Counsel for Privacy, Cyber & Human Rights. As Associate Director, Counsel, this lawyer will serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity and data protection law in the defense industry and provide guidance and support on compliance with company policies, internal directives, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Additionally, the Associate Director will serve as a subject matter expert on data and cybersecurity incident response, supporting reputed company-level incident response teams.

What You Will Do

• Provide day-to-day legal support to the reputed company organization on reputed company aspects of Cybersecurity law and data protection
• reputed company and manage data incident response investigations and reporting under legal privilege, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cybersecurity subject matter expert (SME) on NIST 800-171, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC)
• Review redlines including purchase orders and subcontract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, internal guidance, and legal requirements, including the FAR and DFARS
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, standard work, playbooks, guidance, templates, and other documentation reputed company to cybersecurity compliance including interpretation of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) determination
• reputed company and deliver training on cybersecurity law reputed company to defense industry for legal professionals reputed company the organization, as well as assist with the development and delivery of general awareness training for employees, contractors, and third parties
• Travel up to 10% of the time

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years’ legal and/or compliance experience with a focus on Government contract law and cybersecurity requirements
• Juris Doctor, admitted to practice law in the U.S. and holds active law license
• Experience advising and counseling clients on cybersecurity law, regulations and government policies, including incident response, investigations, and compliance
• Experience with US Government (FAR / DFAR Supplements and Government contract procurement processes), reputed company drafting, review and negotiations
• Experience with US Government and internationally recognized cybersecurity controls, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and/or Global Data Privacy Regulations

Qualifications

We Prefer

• Experience with cyber and data incident response, including DFARS reporting obligations
• Strong investigative, analytical, written and oral communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability and ability to reputed company decisions reputed company and quickly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while organizing and managing multiple responsibilities and projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Effective team builder and team player that fosters collaborative relationships

reputed company Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At reputed company we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance not available

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role - Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

#LI-CC3# #LI-REMOTE As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of reputed company experience levels. reputed company considers several factors reputed company extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. reputed company anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require reputed company to shorten or reputed company the application window. reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. reputed company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms Apply tot his job Apply To this Job