VP, Assistant General Counsel, Cybersecurity
Core
Lead legal advisor on cybersecurity matters, providing strategic counsel on incident response, regulations, and governance for a broker-dealer and investment advisory firm.
Role type
VP, Assistant General Counsel (Cybersecurity)
Builds
Cybersecurity governance frameworks, incident response playbooks, and regulatory compliance strategies for financial services operations.
Domain
Financial Services / Cybersecurity Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Cybersecurity law expertise, incident response strategy, regulatory interpretation (NYDFS, SEC, FINRA), policy drafting, third-party risk management, crisis communication, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
In-house financial services experience, supervisory exam remediation, cybersecurity technology knowledge (logging, IAM, cloud), contract negotiation
Technologies
NYDFS Cybersecurity Rules, Reg S-P, SEC/FINRA frameworks, threat detection platforms, cloud environments, IAM systems
Responsibilities
Advise on legal obligations for cyber incidents and regulatory notifications; Serve as primary legal advisor during cyber events; Monitor evolving cybersecurity regulations; Draft and update cybersecurity policies and playbooks; Provide input on tabletop exercises and readiness assessments; Advise on third-party vendor cybersecurity requirements; Partner with InfoSec to evaluate controls and governance; Support regulatory examinations and inquiries; Educate stakeholders on cybersecurity legal risks.
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership & mentorship
