Hybrid Cyber Incident Response Attorney

Wilson Elser; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Medical/dental/vision

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney for our Livonia, MI office. The role focuses on incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy, with guidance on federal and state laws and regulatory obligations.

You will draft breach notices, coordinate forensics, and advise clients on disclosure obligations in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates hold a JD, bar admission, and 3+ years in data privacy/security with strong writing and research skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School is required.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• 3+ years of legal experience.
• 3+ years in data privacy and security, focusing on breach response.
• Strong knowledge of data breach/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

Writing

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Education

JD from an accredited Law School

Tools

Lexis and Westlaw

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney for our Livonia, MI office. The role focuses on incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy, with guidance on federal and state laws and regulatory obligations.

You will draft breach notices, coordinate forensics, and advise clients on disclosure obligations in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates hold a JD, bar admission, and 3+ years in data privacy/security with strong writing and research skills.