Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney

The role

You will handle cybersecurity and data privacy incidents as an attorney. The work covers breach notices, regulatory investigations, and advice to clients on legal notification duties.

What you will do

• Lead incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
• Analyze state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws
• Draft breach notices to individuals and regulators
• Respond to regulatory investigations arising from a data breach
• Oversee forensics investigations
• Oversee third party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notice projects
• Advise clients on legal notification obligations under state and federal laws
• Draft crisis communications for clients
• Interface with clients, including senior management and IT staff
• Draft reports to insurance carriers and clients and prepare legal budgets

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the bar in good standing
• 3+ years of legal experience
• 3+ years of experience in data privacy and security, with focus on data breach and incident response
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (state 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 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
• Mentorship and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term growth within the firm

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies can only submit candidates with a current signed fee agreement and portal access
• Employer participates in E-Verify and checks work authorization for new hires

About the company

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