Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

Wilson Elser, a nationally recognized law firm, seeks a data privacy attorney in Washington, DC to lead incident response and regulatory analysis. You will draft breach notices, coordinate with forensics, and guide clients on state, federal, and international privacy laws.

Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, plus bar admission and 3+ years of privacy experience, are required. Hybrid work and strong benefits offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and bar admission in good standing.
• 3+ years of legal experience in data privacy and security.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills using Lexis and Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Incident response oversight for data privacy incidents.
• Analyze state, federal, and international data breach laws.
• Draft breach notices to individuals and regulators.
• Coordinate with forensics and third-party vendors.
• Advise clients on notification obligations under applicable laws.
• Prepare reports and budgets for engagements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team player

Regulatory compliance

Education

JD from an accredited Law School

Bar admission in good standing

3+ years legal experience

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Washington, DC

Wilson Elser is a nationally recognized 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.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The 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 Regulators
• Interfacing 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

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. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000 USD

Benefits

• Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
• Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

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