Cyber Incident Response Attorney (Hybrid)

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney in Washington, D.C. to handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy matters, with responsibilities spanning regulatory analysis, breach notification, and crisis communications.

The role requires a JD, active bar admission, 3+ years in data privacy/incident response, and strong research and writing abilities. A fast-paced environment and team-centric approach are essential, with hybrid working arrangements offered.

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, 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 forensic 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

Data privacy

Incident response

Legal writing

Regulatory knowledge

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney in Washington, D.C. to handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy matters, with responsibilities spanning regulatory analysis, breach notification, and crisis communications.

The role requires a JD, active bar admission, 3+ years in data privacy/incident response, and strong research and writing abilities. A fast-paced environment and team-centric approach are essential, with hybrid working arrangements offered.