Corporate Attorney

As a Corporate Attorney at NetApp, you'll take the lead on cybersecurity incident response, working closely with various teams to investigate and mitigate incidents. You'll be instrumental in developing security protocols, guiding the organization in achieving security certifications, and advising on procurement-related legal matters. Your role will also involve compliance with global cybersecurity laws and providing legal insight on contract negotiations related to security issues.

NetApp looks for candidates who have at least 8 years of experience as a practicing cybersecurity attorney, particularly within the tech industry. A strong understanding of U.S. cybersecurity laws and familiarity with global standards is essential. Additionally, experience in procurement legal matters and excellent communication skills are vital for success in this role.

The Corporate Attorney plays a pivotal role in shaping NetApp's cybersecurity strategy by ensuring compliance with applicable laws and guiding teams through complex cybersecurity challenges. You'll be responsible for helping to implement a security incident response program and advising on best practices related to security-by-design concepts across product development.

At NetApp, the Corporate Attorney position is designed to be hybrid, which means you’ll spend two days a week at one of the company offices while also having the flexibility to work remotely. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that encourages innovative thinking and solution-oriented approaches to legal challenges related to cybersecurity and procurement.

Joining NetApp as a Corporate Attorney opens numerous avenues for professional growth. You'll be primarily involved in shaping a new role that directly impacts the organization's cybersecurity and procurement legal strategies, allowing you to gain significant experience in cybersecurity law and compliance, as well as expand your professional network across various departments and industry experts.

In answering this question, detail your specific experiences leading incident responses, the teams you collaborated with, and how you managed the investigation process. Emphasize your ability to work under pressure and how you ensure legal compliance throughout.

When answering, reference specific cybersecurity laws like the CFAA or GDPR, and discuss your experiences applying compliance frameworks like NIST or ISO standards. Highlight any certifications or training that support your knowledge.

Provide a specific example of a procurement issue, detailing the stakeholders involved, the complexities, and how you reached a resolution. This shows your problem-solving skills and negotiation capabilities.

Focus on discussing your time management skills, how you assess project urgency and importance, and any tools or strategies you use for prioritization such as task lists or project management software.

Talk about your specific experiences in helping organizations achieve security certifications, including the steps you took and challenges you encountered, along with your understanding of what these certifications mean for compliance.

Discuss your communication strategies, how you engage with various departments, and any tools that facilitate collaboration. Highlight successful collaborations you’ve had in past roles that led to positive outcomes.

Illustrate how you adapt to changing circumstances and deadlines in your work, particularly in a fast-paced environment like cybersecurity. Provide examples showing how this flexibility has benefited your performance.

Share an example from your past where you needed to persuade a team, emphasizing how you prepared your argument and the outcome. This shows your ability to advocate and your communication skills.

Explain the resources you utilize to keep abreast of changes in cybersecurity laws, including professional organizations, webinars, or journals. Stress the importance of continuous learning in your role as a Corporate Attorney.

Express your passion for the field, perhaps citing specific events or trends that ignited your interest. Explain how your values align with the mission of cybersecurity in protecting organizational and personal data.