Incident Response Senior Attorney - Remote

Stott and May; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a talented Incident Response Attorney to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the charge in managing data breaches and cyber incidents, while advising clients on complex privacy laws and compliance issues. With a focus on analytical and communication skills, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, conducting investigations and developing policies to safeguard client interests. If you have a passion for privacy law and a strong background in incident response, this position could be your next big career move.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required with 3+ years in incident response.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response to data breaches and cyber incidents.
• Advise on compliance with privacy laws like GDPR and HIPAA.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Legal Research Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Incident Response Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in incident response and privacy laws, with at least 3 years of private practice experience. This role requires exceptional analytical, research, and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage complex legal issues related to data breaches, cyber incidents, and privacy compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Incident Response Management: Lead and coordinate the response to data breaches and other cyber incidents, including containment, investigation, and remediation efforts.
2. Legal Compliance: Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and international privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and others.
3. Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations into data breaches and cyber incidents, including working with forensic experts, gathering evidence, and preparing reports.
4. Communication: Draft and review notification letters to affected individuals, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders. Provide clear and concise updates to clients throughout the incident response process.
5. Policy Development: Assist clients in developing and implementing privacy and data security policies, procedures, and training programs.
6. Litigation Support: Provide support in litigation and regulatory enforcement actions related to data breaches and privacy violations, including drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
7. Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and privacy impact assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
8. Client Counseling: Provide ongoing legal advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of privacy and data security issues.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Licensure: Admitted to practice law and in good standing with the state bar.
3. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of private practice experience in incident response and privacy laws.
4. Skills: Strong analytical and legal research skills. Excellent written and oral communication abilities. Proficient in legal research tools and software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis). Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.