Cyber Incident Response Attorney: Data Privacy & Breach

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a cybersecurity and data privacy attorney with 3+ years of experience to handle incident response, regulatory notifications, and related litigation support. The role emphasizes drafting breach notices, advising clients on state, federal, and international privacy laws, and coordinating with forensics and vendors.

The firm offers a collaborative, cross-office environment with hybrid flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years legal experience with data privacy and security.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills (Lexis/Westlaw).

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 from a data breach.
• Oversight of forensics investigations and third party vendors.
• Advising clients on legal notification obligations under State/Federal laws.
• Drafting breach notification letters and crisis communications.

Skills

Data privacy

Incident response

Legal research

Drafting notices

Regulatory liaison

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in good standing

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a cybersecurity and data privacy attorney with 3+ years of experience to handle incident response, regulatory notifications, and related litigation support. The role emphasizes drafting breach notices, advising clients on state, federal, and international privacy laws, and coordinating with forensics and vendors.

The firm offers a collaborative, cross-office environment with hybrid flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package.