Hybrid Cyber Incident Response Attorney

Chelsea Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Chelsea Search Group in New York, NY is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney to handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy obligations. The role requires strong knowledge of privacy laws and coordination with regulators and clients.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with collaboration across senior management and IT teams, and involves drafting notices, crisis communications, and budgets for legal matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to the Bar in good standing (New York).
• 3+ years legal experience in data privacy and security, with a focus on data breach and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws (HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR).
• IT or technical background a plus.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (Lexis and Westlaw).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented approach.

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

Data privacy

Regulatory liaison

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Chelsea Search Group in New York, NY is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney to handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy obligations. The role requires strong knowledge of privacy laws and coordination with regulators and clients.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with collaboration across senior management and IT teams, and involves drafting notices, crisis communications, and budgets for legal matters.