Cyber Incident Response Attorney (Data Privacy & Security)

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Washington, DC is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney to handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy matters. The role collaborates with clients to analyze state, federal, and international data breach laws and draft breach notices.

The position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $190,000 USD, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match and health insurance.

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 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.

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
• 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

Excellent research, writing, and comms

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Wilson Elser in Washington, DC is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney to handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy matters. The role collaborates with clients to analyze state, federal, and international data breach laws and draft breach notices.

The position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $190,000 USD, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match and health insurance.