Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

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

📋 Description

• Manage incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy events

• Lead client and carrier interactions and supervise breach response activities performed by Associates

• Collaborate with senior management and technical teams at client organizations

• Evaluate state, federal, and international privacy legislation

• Prepare legal notifications of data breaches for individuals and regulatory bodies

• Address regulatory inquiries resulting from data breaches

• Defend against privacy-related lawsuits

• Create privacy and security policies and procedures in compliance with HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and other applicable laws

• Prioritize data breaches and manage incident response

• Provide guidance to clients on managing cybersecurity incidents from inception to resolution

• Supervise forensic investigations

• Manage third-party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notification projects

• Counsel clients on legal notification responsibilities under state and federal regulations

• Compose breach notification letters for individuals and state/federal authorities

• Develop crisis communication strategies for clients

• Address inquiries and investigations from state and federal regulatory bodies

• Interact with clients

• Prepare reports for insurance companies and clients

• Create legal budgets

• Oversee junior team members

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is mandatory

• Must be a member of the Bar in good standing

• Over 8 years of legal experience

• More than 5 years of experience in data privacy and security, particularly in data breach and incident response

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

• IT or technical expertise is advantageous

• Some litigation experience is beneficial

• Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills utilizing Lexis and Westlaw

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Team-oriented

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Generous paid time off (PTO)

• 401(k) match

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement

• Professional development and mentorship

• Long-term growth opportunities

• Corporate discount programs

• Employee benefits