Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

Wilson Elser

. Handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents, with strong capabilities in drafting legal notices and policies in compliance with HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and GDPR. Proven ability to lead teams, interact with senior management, and advise clients on legal obligations and breach responses.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

Incident ResponseData Breach AnalysisLegal DraftingRegulatory ComplianceForensic InvestigationCrisis CommunicationLitigation ExperiencePrivacy Policy DevelopmentData Privacy Law ExpertiseData Security Procedures

Soft Skills

Team PlayerAbility To Work In A Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

LexisWestlaw

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted To Bar In Good Standing

Industry Keywords

HIPAAGLBACCPAGDPRFERPAData PrivacyCybersecurityIncident ResponseBreach NotificationRegulatory Investigations

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-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
Some litigation experience is a plus
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills using Lexis and Westlaw
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonuses
401(k) retirement savings plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO)
401(k) match
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Professional development and mentorship
Long-term growth opportunities
Corporate discount programs
Employee benefits