Attorney (Tech and Cyber)

Minimum Qualifications Active bar membership from any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands Minimum of three (3) years of experience within the US Government or in private practice Demonstrated experience providing legal counsel on matters (e.g., transactions, investigations, litigation, IP, and/or corporate or regulatory matters) related to technology, including telecommunications, enterprise IT, computer software, data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, aerospace, biotechnology, and/or military technology, among others Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity by adapting to new demands or information and handling situations with multiple variables and unknowns Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications All candidates are reviewed for the following competencies: Legal analysis, reasoning and writing, including the ability to quickly integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions in compressed timeframes Demonstrated expertise on complex legal matters The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment The ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently Ability to develop and maintain close and collaborative working relationships inside and outside the CIA Undergraduate or advanced degree in the areas of science, technology, engineering, computer science, data science, or mathematics; or prior work experience in a technology or science or computer science-related field
Tech and Cyber Attorneys practice at the intersection of law and advanced technology. The Office of General Counsel places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages resumes from qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities.