Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney - Chicago

Chelsea Search Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Search Group in Chicago seeks a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney to lead incident response for cybersecurity and privacy matters. The role requires 3+ years in data privacy and security, Bar admission, and a JD; responsibilities include drafting notices, regulatory responses, and interfacing with clients and IT staff.

Hybrid work arrangement offered with collaboration across senior management, forensics oversight, and coordination with insurers on budgets and reporting.

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, focusing on data breach and incident response.

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.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

JD from accredited law school

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney - Chicago

• Chicago, IL

Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney - Chicago
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

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