Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

Wilson Elser; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Collaborative Culture

Advancement

Hybrid Flexibility

Comprehensive Benefits

Additional Perks

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney for a fully remote role with national reach. The position emphasizes defending complex cybersecurity-related matters and incident response leadership.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of legal experience, 5+ years in data privacy and incident response, and strong research and writing skills. Bar admission is required, with flexible regional office reporting possible.

Qualifications

• JD required and must be admitted to the Bar in good standing.
• 8+ years legal experience with 5+ years in data privacy and security focused on breach/incident response.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.
• IT or technical background is a plus; litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents.
• Oversee breach response work by associates and coordinate with clients and carriers.
• Interact with senior management and technical personnel at client organizations.
• Draft notices of data breaches to individuals and regulators; respond to regulatory investigations.
• Draft policies and procedures for privacy and security, including HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, GDPR.
• Manage third party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notice projects.
• Supervise junior team members and manage budgets.

Skills

Strong research skills

Excellent writing and communication

Team player

Client service mindset

Education

JD from an accredited Law School

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney position. While the position is based in our New Orleans office, we welcome applicants from across the United States and are open to hires reporting to other regional offices if located elsewhere.

This is a fully remote position.

The Position

This is a excellent opportunity for cybersecurity attorneys who are eager to advance their careers and take on significant, substantive responsibilities in defending complex cybersecurity‑related cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
• Taking lead responsibility in responding to clients and carriers, and overseeing breach response work by Associates
• Interaction with senior level management and technical personnel at client companies
• Analysis of state, federal, and international privacy laws
• Drafting legal notices of a data breach to individuals and regulators
• Responding to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach
• Defending privacy lawsuits
• Drafting privacy and security policies and procedures pursuant to HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and other statutes
• Triaging data breaches/incident response
• Advising clients on handling cybersecurity incident from start to finish
• 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
• Drafting reports to insurance carriers and clients
• Preparing legal budgets
• Supervising junior team members

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School is required
• Must be admitted to Bar in good standing
• 8+ years legal experience
• 5+ years of experience in data privacy and security, with particular focus on data breach and incident response
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
• IT or technical 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

Why Join Wilson Elser?

• Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
• Advancement: Gain opportunities for long‑term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work‑life balance
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

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