Cyber Incident Response Attorney — Data Privacy Expert

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Indianapolis seeks a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney to handle sophisticated data breach and privacy matters for national clients. You will lead incident response efforts, coordinate forensics, draft breach notices, and advise on regulatory obligations across state, federal, and international laws.

Collaboration with senior attorneys and clients is essential. This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, broader professional development, and a path within

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years legal experience.
• 3+ years in data privacy and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (State Laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents.
• Analysis of state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws.
• Drafting breach notification letters to individuals and regulators.
• Responding to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach.
• Oversight of forensics investigations and third party vendors.
• Advising clients on legal notification obligations under state/federal laws.
• Drafting crisis communications for clients.

Skills

Incident response

Data privacy

Legal writing

Regulatory knowledge

Team player

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Wilson Elser in Indianapolis seeks a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney to handle sophisticated data breach and privacy matters for national clients. You will lead incident response efforts, coordinate forensics, draft breach notices, and advise on regulatory obligations across state, federal, and international laws.

Collaboration with senior attorneys and clients is essential. This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, broader professional development, and a path within