Cyber Incident Response Attorney - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/dis

Job summary

Wilson Elser seeks a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney for our Indianapolis office. The role covers incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy, plus analysis of laws, drafting breach notices, and coordinating with regulators and clients.

The ideal candidate has a JD, bar admission, 3+ years in data privacy, and strong writing and research skills. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with opportunities to grow alongside experienced attorneys.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School.
• Must be admitted to Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years legal experience, with focus on data privacy 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
• 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

Excellent research

Writing skills

Communication skills

Team player

IT/technical background

Education

JD from an accredited Law School

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Wilson Elser seeks a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney for our Indianapolis office. The role covers incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy, plus analysis of laws, drafting breach notices, and coordinating with regulators and clients.

The ideal candidate has a JD, bar admission, 3+ years in data privacy, and strong writing and research skills. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with opportunities to grow alongside experienced attorneys.