Assistant General Counsel, Cybersecurity (Remote)

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

Assistant General Counsel (Remote)

Do you have extensive experience handling cybersecurity legal matters, including incident response and compliance?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and evolving cybersecurity landscape?

About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Assistant General Counsel, Cybersecurity to lead legal support for cybersecurity incidents, compliance, and regulatory matters. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with internal partners—including IT, risk, and privacy teams—to help shape and maintain strong cybersecurity policies and practices. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of seven years of experience in cybersecurity law, with additional background in privacy and litigation, which is considered a strong plus. Candidates with slightly less experience may be considered for a Senior Counsel title.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing legal support related to cybersecurity incidents, compliance, and contract negotiations.
• Staying updated on evolving laws and regulations in cybersecurity, privacy, AI, and data governance.
• Collaborating with IT, risk, and privacy professionals to refine cybersecurity policies and best practices.
• Supporting the Chief Information Security Officer and team on incident response, vendor contracts, and risk mitigation.
• Liaising with the Data Privacy team to address cyber-related legal concerns.
• Engaging with clients, regulators, vendors, and internal teams regarding cybersecurity and privacy matters.
• Managing outside counsel and vendors engaged in cybersecurity legal issues.
• Educating the Legal Department on emerging cybersecurity laws and risks.
• Handling litigation, compliance, and contract-related legal matters as assigned.

Requirements:

• Hold a Juris Doctorate from a top-tier law school.
• Maintain an active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Possess at least seven years of experience in cybersecurity law.More senior-level candidates will also be considered.
• Demonstrate expertise in cybersecurity best practices and incident response.
• Show experience handling investigations and working with agencies like the DOJ or state Attorneys General.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Exhibit a high sense of urgency while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Flexible Working:

At Conduent, we value individuality and flexibility in how our associates work and deliver their best. In this role, you can expect the following working conditions:

• Remote work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, optimizing your work-life balance.

Working For You:

Perks and rewards designed for you:

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Tailored to fit your and your family's needs, effective from day one.
• Retirement Savings: Supportive plans to help you secure your financial future.
• Employee Discounts: Access a broad array of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities: A variety of opportunities to advance your career within a global company.
• Paid Training: Earn while you learn with access to award-winning learning platforms.
• Paid Time Off: Attractive packages designed to help you enjoy your life outside of work.
• Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture recognized for diversity and inclusion efforts.

Join Us:

At Conduent, we are united by a single mission. We know that our success is tied to the success of our associates. We strive to create an environment where you can:

• Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Grow and thrive both personally and professionally.
• Make a meaningful impact with our clients, in our communities, and for the millions of people we serve.

When you join Conduent, you are part of a future-oriented team – shaping both the company's and your own future. With more than 50,000 associates in 24 countries, you'll have opportunities to grow with people who inspire you to be your best.

Pay Transparency: Certain jurisdictions require the disclosure of compensation and benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for bonuses or incentives. Conduent offers a variety of benefits including health insurance, dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is ($150,000 - $175,000)

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

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At Conduent we value the health and safety of our associates, their families and our community. For US applicants while we DO NOT require vaccination for most of our jobs, we DO require that you provide us with your vaccination status, where legally permissible. Providing this information is a requirement of your employment at Conduent.