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Wilson Elser

Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

Wilson Elser

. Handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • Louisiana • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in handling cybersecurity and data privacy incidents, including incident response, legal compliance, and drafting necessary documentation under various privacy laws. Strong leadership in managing teams and advising clients on legal obligations and breach responses.

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JD From An Accredited Law School8+ Years Legal Experience5+ Years Data Privacy And Security ExperienceStrong Knowledge Of HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, And GDPRExcellent Research, Writing, And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Incident ResponseData Breach AnalysisPrivacy Law ComplianceDrafting Breach NoticesForensic Investigation OversightCrisis Communication DraftingLitigation ExperienceLegal Budget PreparationRegulatory Investigation ResponseData Privacy Policy Drafting
Soft Skills
Team PlayerAbility To Work In A Fast-Paced Environment
Tools & Technologies
LexisWestlaw
Certifications & Qualifications
Admitted To Bar In Good Standing
Industry Keywords
CybersecurityData PrivacyBreach ResponseE-DiscoveryData Mining

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber 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 management and technical personnel at client companies
  • Analyze state, federal, and international privacy laws
  • Draft data breach notices to individuals and regulators
  • Respond to regulatory investigations arising from data breaches
  • Defend privacy lawsuits
  • Draft privacy and security policies and procedures under HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and other statutes
  • Triage data breaches and incident response
  • Advise clients on 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 state and federal regulator inquiries and investigations
  • 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
  • Some litigation experience is a plus
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, including 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, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Corporate discount programs
  • Employee benefits