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HUB International · 4 months ago

Legal Counsel/Sr. Counsel, Cybersecurity

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

HUB International is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits brokers, providing a wide array of services. They are seeking a Legal Counsel/Sr. Counsel specializing in cybersecurity to provide expert legal advice on cybersecurity matters, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting incident management.

Financial ServicesInsuranceInsurTechRisk Management

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and provide legal advice on existing and emerging cybersecurity laws and industry frameworks, including GLBA, NYDFS, and HIPAA

Prepare SEC-required cyber disclosures

Support incident management and collaborate closely with information security function and Senior Privacy Counsel, including advising on legal risk and data breach notification requirements

Contribute to the ongoing improvement of cybersecurity-related legal templates & playbooks and incident response paybooks; assist with Incident Response tabletop exercises

Review and support the negotiation of cybersecurity terms in contractual documents

Manage regulatory reporting and registration requirements under cybersecurity laws

Work with engineering and product teams to translate legal obligations into technical requirements

Assist with risk assessments and provide guidance on mitigating cybersecurity risks

Provide awareness and compliance training to legal colleagues and business clients on cybersecurity matters, including incident response

Qualification

Cybersecurity expertiseJuris Doctorate (JD)Regulatory complianceLegal document managementProject managementResearch skillsAnalytical skillsClient service attitudeIntellectual curiosityMicrosoft Word proficiencyMicrosoft Teams proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyExcel proficiencySharePoint proficiencyWriting skillsTeam collaborationDetail-orientedIntegrityFlexibilityCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree is required, as well as being a member of a State Bar in good standing

Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in-house or at a law firm

Cybersecurity subject matter expertise and experience interacting with data privacy authorities and/or regulatory agencies

Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities

Ability to work with complex legal documents

Experience working effectively within a team-oriented collaborative organization with an eagerness to learn the insurance brokerage industry, if needed

Demonstrated record of providing substantive/technical legal advice and support to clients

Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to completion

Positive client-service attitude

Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills

Exercises good judgment

Ability to issue-spot and summarize key points succinctly

Ability to be flexible and adaptive

Intellectual curiosity and a high degree of integrity