Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in New York City seeks an experienced Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney to join our national firm. You will lead incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy matters, coordinating with clients on regulatory obligations and crisis communications.

The role requires 3+ years of data privacy experience, JD, and bar admission in good standing. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of legal experience in data privacy and security.
• Experience with data breach notification and incident response.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and international privacy laws (HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR).
• Excellent written and oral communication, and research skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• 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 breaches.
• Oversee forensics investigations.
• Supervise third-party vendors for e-Discovery and notice projects.
• Advise clients on legal notification obligations under applicable laws.
• Prepare breach notification letters and crisis communications.

Skills

Data privacy

Incident response

Legal writing

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney position in our New York City Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Position

Key Responsibilities

• 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 breach notification letters to individuals and State/Federal Regulators
• Drafting Crisis Communications for clients
• Responding to inquiries and investigations by State/Federal RegulatorsInterfacing with clients, including senior management and IT staff
• Drafting reports to insurance carriers and clients
• Preparing legal budgets

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.)
• IT or technical background a plus
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (Lexis and Westlaw)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Team player

Salary Range: $160,000—$190,000 USD

Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full‑time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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