Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Manage complex cybersecurity issues in collaboration with seasoned attorneys and partners

• Spearhead incident response efforts for cybersecurity and data privacy events

• Engage with clients and carriers while supervising breach response tasks carried out by Associates

• Collaborate with senior management and technical staff at client organizations

• Evaluate state, federal, and international privacy regulations

• Prepare legal notices for data breaches directed at individuals and regulators

• Address regulatory inquiries stemming from data breaches

• Defend against privacy-related lawsuits

• Create privacy and security policies and procedures in compliance with HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and other relevant statutes

• Assess data breaches and manage incident response

• Counsel clients on cybersecurity incidents from initiation to conclusion

• Supervise forensic investigations

• Manage third-party vendors involved in e-Discovery, data mining, and notification initiatives

• Advise clients regarding their legal notification responsibilities

• Compose breach notification letters and crisis communication materials

• Interact with clients

• Prepare reports for insurance carriers and clients

• Develop legal budgets

• Oversee junior team members

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited Law School is mandatory

• Must be a member of the Bar in good standing

• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience

• At least 5 years of experience in data privacy and security, particularly in data breach and incident response

• In-depth understanding of data breach and privacy legislation, including HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, and GDPR

• An IT or technical background is advantageous

• Some litigation experience is beneficial

• Exceptional research, writing, and communication abilities

• Proficiency with Lexis and Westlaw

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Team-oriented individual

• Work authorization confirmed through the federal E-Verify program

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Discretionary bonuses

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• 401(k) matching

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Generous paid time off (PTO)

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement

• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship

• Long-term career growth prospects

• Corporate discount programs

• Employee benefits