Cyber Security & Breach Response Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

We are proud of the diversity we offer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Cyber Security & Breach Response Attorney - Join a Growing Practice at a Leading Law Firm

Introduction

Wilson Elser is currently seeking an experienced Attorney to join our growing national Cyber Security & Data Privacy practice. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney interested in the intersection of law and technology, particularly in the field of data breaches and incident response. With over 1100 attorneys and 44 offices across the United States, Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm. We have been recognized by The American Lawyer as one of the top 200 law firms and ranked 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

Position Overview

As a Cyber Security & Breach Response Attorney, you will handle data breaches and incident response for our clients. This role requires a JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the state of Washington . You should also have at least 2 years of legal experience and a demonstrated interest in data privacy and security. Knowledge of data breach and privacy laws, such as HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, and GDPR, is required. An IT or technical background is a plus. Excellent research, writing, and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

As a Cyber Security & Breach Response Attorney, your responsibilities will include:

- Handling incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
- Analyzing 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

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

- A JD from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice in the state of Washington .
- 2+ years of legal experience
- Demonstrated interest or coursework in data privacy and security
- Knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
- IT or technical background a plus
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Team player

Why Should You Apply?

There are many reasons to consider joining Wilson Elser as a Cyber Security & Breach Response Attorney, including:

- Excellent benefits, including a 401k match
- Professional development programs, including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training
- Unlimited PTO plan
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Corporate discount plans

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online or send your credentials to with "Cyber Security & Breach Response Attorney" in the subject line.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Wilson Elser, we believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud of the diversity we offer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Conclusion

If you are an experienced Attorney with a passion for data privacy and security, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading law firm with a growing Cyber Security & Data Privacy practice. Wilson Elser offers excellent benefits, professional development programs, and a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Apply now and take the next step in your legal career with us.

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401k match, professional development programs, unlimited PTO plan, corporate discount plans

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Legal research, writing, communication, incident response

JD from accredited law school

Apply online or send credentials to with "Cyber Security & Breach Response Attorney" in the subject line

Qualification and Experience JD from accredited law school, admitted to practice in Washington D.C, 2+ years legal experience

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