Cybersecurity Counsel

F5

2 Locations
Base: $245,600.00 - $368,400.00; bonus/equity: inc...
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Incident response legal workstream leadership
Security terms negotiation in commercial contracts
Global cyber regulation interpretation (nis2, dora)
** F5 is seeking a Cybersecurity Counsel to enhance its security posture, oversee incident preparedness, and ensure compliance with global cyber regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, particularly in cloud and technology environments. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading incident response legal workstreams and advising on crisis decision-making under established playbooks.
  • Candidates will own security terms in commercial negotiations, including drafting data protection schedules and vulnerability remediation commitments.
  • The position requires interpreting global cyber regulations like NIS2 and DORA to translate them into actionable product requirements.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** F5 is seeking a Cybersecurity Counsel to enhance its security posture, oversee incident preparedness, and ensure compliance with global cyber regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, particularly in cloud and technology environments. **

Salary

Base: $245,600.00 - $368,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units offered; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Incident response legal workstream leadership
  • Security terms negotiation in commercial contracts
  • Global cyber regulation interpretation (NIS2, DORA)
  • SOC 2 ISO 27001 FedRAMP compliance strategy
  • NIST SSDF secure-by-design counseling

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with multi-cloud architectures
  • Knowledge of WAF and API security technologies
  • Success negotiating complex enterprise security terms
  • Familiarity with SBOM posture management

Key Requirements

  • JD, LLB, or equivalent degree
  • Admitted to the bar in WA and/or CA
  • 6+ years experience in cybersecurity law
  • Hands-on counseling in cloud and platform security

Work Rights

Must be admitted to the bar in WA and/or CA

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