Attorney Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

Job Summary : NetApp is seeking a Corporate Attorney with a primary focus on security, privacy, and procurement . This role will be responsible for advising on cybersecurity incident response, compliance with global cybersecurity laws, industry and government certifications, security-by-design initiatives, regulatory support, and procurement-related legal matters . The ideal candidate will develop and enhance NetApps legal security framework in an evolving cybersecurity landscape.

This role is a hybrid position that requires two days a week in office at one of our NetApp offices : San Jose, CA; Washington D.C. metro area; Boulder, CO; or RTP, NC .

Job Responsibilities : Lead cybersecurity incident response efforts, working closely with Security, Engineering, Support, and Legal teams, as well as external counsel, to ensure effective investigation and mitigation.

Assist in the development and maintenance of a security incident and vulnerability response program , addressing threat detection, investigation, containment, and mitigation.

Guide NetApp in achieving and maintaining industry security certifications and standards (public and private sectors).

Support NetApps sales organization in navigating regulated markets with elevated cybersecurity requirements.

Partner with the public sector security legal team to address cyber-related federal regulations .

Ensure compliance with global cybersecurity laws such as NIS2 and DORA .

Collaborate with Security, Product, and Marketing teams to review security-related public statements.

Provide security-by-design product counseling , ensuring legal compliance and best security practices from the outset.

Advise NetApps commercial legal teams on cybersecurity-related contract negotiations for customers, partners, and vendors.

Support procurement and IT legal matters , advising on contractual obligations, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance associated with vendor security policies and third-party security agreements.

Job Requirements : 8+ years of experience as a practicing cybersecurity attorney, preferably in the tech industry.

In-depth knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST 800-71, ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2 ).

Strong understanding of U.S. cybersecurity laws (e.g., CFAA, CIS Act, ECPA ) and familiarity with global cybersecurity standards .

Experience with procurement legal matters , including vendor security compliance and risk assessment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across multiple teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment .

This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new role within NetApp and have a direct impact on the company's cybersecurity and procurement legal strategy. Youll work closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and innovative environment, addressing some of the most pressing security and procurement challenges in the industry. If you thrive in fast-moving, high-impact roles and are passionate about cybersecurity and procurement law, we encourage you to apply!

Education : BA / BS and JD from an accredited law school with 8+ years of relevant experience.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and / or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

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