Legal Counsel​/Sr. Counsel, Cybersecurity

About the Role

HUB International is seeking a Legal Counsel, Cybersecurity to provide expert legal advice on cybersecurity matters. This attorney will work closely with HUB’s Information Security function to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards, support incident management, negotiate security terms, and develop related templates and playbooks.

• Monitor, analyze, and advise 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 the 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 playbooks; 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.

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and membership in a State Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years of 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.
• Experience or strong interest in the insurance brokerage industry, financial services, or other related regulated industry is a plus.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Teams;
  PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint competence is preferred.
• 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.

• Hybrid workplace in Chicago, IL.
• Competitive salary range: $150,000 to $180,000, subject to qualifications and location.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and eligible bonuses.

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

* Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states.

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