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Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney
Wilson Elser. Handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in data privacy and cybersecurity incident response, including drafting legal notices and policies in compliance with HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and GDPR. Proven ability to lead teams, manage client interactions, and oversee forensic investigations while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
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JD From An Accredited Law School8+ Years Legal Experience5+ Years Data Privacy And Security ExperienceStrong Knowledge Of Data Breach And Privacy LawsExcellent Research, Writing, And Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Data Breach ResponseIncident ResponseLegal DraftingRegulatory ComplianceForensic InvestigationCrisis CommunicationLitigationPrivacy Policy DevelopmentData Privacy Law AnalysisClient Advisory
Soft Skills
Team PlayerAbility To Work In A Fast-Paced Environment
Tools & Technologies
LexisWestlaw
Certifications & Qualifications
Admitted To Bar In Good Standing
Industry Keywords
HIPAAGLBACCPAGDPRFERPA
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
- Lead responses to clients and carriers and oversee breach response work by Associates
- Interact with senior-level management and technical personnel at client companies
- Analyze state, federal, and international privacy laws
- Draft legal notices of data breaches to individuals and regulators
- Respond to regulatory investigations arising from data breaches
- Defend privacy lawsuits
- Draft privacy and security policies and procedures pursuant to HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and other statutes
- Triage data breaches and incident response
- Advise clients on handling cybersecurity incidents from start to finish
- Oversee forensic 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 breach notification letters to individuals and state/federal regulators
- Draft crisis communications for clients
- Respond to inquiries and investigations by state/federal regulators
- Interface with clients
- Draft reports to insurance carriers and clients
- Prepare legal budgets
- Supervise junior team members
Requirements
What you’ll need- JD from an accredited Law School is required
- Must be admitted to Bar in good standing
- 8+ years legal experience
- 5+ 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, including HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, and GDPR
- IT or technical background is a plus
- Litigation experience is a plus
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Experience with Lexis and Westlaw
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Team player
Benefits
Comp & perks- Meaningful work handling sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
- Supportive team environment with mentorship and professional development
- Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life balance
- Competitive compensation
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Corporate discount programs
- Employee benefits