Remote Senior Cyber Incident Response Counsel

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney to lead defense of complex cybersecurity and data privacy matters. This is a fully remote position open to applicants nationwide.

Requirements include a JD, bar admission, 8+ years of legal experience, and 5+ years in data privacy with incident response; strong research, writing, and communication skills; IT background a plus; familiarity with HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, GDPR; salary $155k–$200k USD.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School is required.
• Must be admitted to Bar in good standing.
• 8+ years legal experience.
• 5+ years data privacy and security, with focus on data breach and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.
• IT background a plus.
• Some litigation experience is 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.
• Lead response to clients and carriers and oversee breach work by associates.
• Interact with senior management and technical personnel at client sites.
• Draft breach notices to individuals and regulators.
• Advise on legal notification obligations under state and federal laws.
• Supervise junior team members and coordinate with forensics and vendors.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Communication skills

Team player

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney to lead defense of complex cybersecurity and data privacy matters. This is a fully remote position open to applicants nationwide.

Requirements include a JD, bar admission, 8+ years of legal experience, and 5+ years in data privacy with incident response; strong research, writing, and communication skills; IT background a plus; familiarity with HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, GDPR; salary $155k–$200k USD.