Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

The role

Lead incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents for clients. Oversee breach response work by associates and supervise junior team members.

What you will do

• Lead incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
• Take lead responsibility in responding to clients and carriers, and oversee breach response work by associates
• Interact with senior management and technical personnel at client companies
• Analyze state, federal, and international privacy laws
• Draft breach notices to individuals and regulators
• Respond to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach
• Defend privacy lawsuits
• Draft privacy and security policies and procedures under HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and other statutes
• Advise clients on handling a cybersecurity incident from start to finish
• Oversee forensics investigations and third-party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notice projects

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the bar in good standing
• 8+ years of legal experience
• 5+ years of experience in data privacy and security, with focus on data breach and incident response
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (Lexis and Westlaw)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player

Nice to have

• IT or technical background
• Some litigation experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Wilson Elser participates in E-Verify and checks work authorization for all new hires
• Recruitment agencies may only submit candidates with an active, signed fee agreement dated as of 7/1/2024

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. It is ranked among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.