Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney

Indianapolis, Indiana . Posted 9 months ago

The role

Handle cybersecurity and data privacy incidents as an associate attorney. Analyze breach and privacy laws, draft breach notices, respond to regulators, and advise clients on notification duties.

What you will do

Incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
Analysis of state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws
Drafting legal notices of a data breach to individuals and regulators
Responding to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach
Oversight of forensics investigations
Oversight of third party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notice projects
Advising clients on legal notification obligations under State/Federal laws
Drafting Crisis Communications for clients
Interfacing with clients, including senior management and IT staff
Drafting reports to insurance carriers and clients

Required qualifications

JD from an accredited Law School
Must be admitted to Bar in good standing
3+ years legal experience
3+ years of experience in data privacy and security, with particular 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

Meaningful work alongside experienced attorneys and partners
Collaborative culture that values mentorship and professional development
Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Competitive compensation
Generous PTO
401(k) match
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

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About the company

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