Hybrid Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney in our Boston Office to lead incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy matters. You will analyze state, federal, and international laws, draft breach notices, and oversee investigations and third-party vendors while advising clients on notification obligations.

The role requires a JD, active bar admission, and 3+ years of data privacy/incident response experience.

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
• 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

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Bar admission in good standing

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney in our Boston Office to lead incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy matters. You will analyze state, federal, and international laws, draft breach notices, and oversee investigations and third-party vendors while advising clients on notification obligations.

The role requires a JD, active bar admission, and 3+ years of data privacy/incident response experience.