Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · New York, New York
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wilson Elser - Attorneys
- high 154 stale, 14 reposted of 154 open
- Hiring momentum
- 193 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
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About this role
The Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney at Wilson Elser will lead incident response efforts for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents, interact with clients and regulatory bodies, and oversee breach response work. Responsibilities include drafting legal notices, advising clients on cybersecurity incidents, and supervising junior team members, all while working in a fully remote environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- JD from an accredited Law School
- Admitted to Bar in good standing
- 8+ years legal experience
- 5+ years of experience in data privacy and security
- Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Nice to have
- IT or technical background
- Some litigation experience
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Access to corporate discount programs
Worth weighing
- Fully remote position may limit in-person collaboration
- Salary range provided but final offer may vary based on individual circumstances
- Experience in a fast-paced environment is essential, which may indicate high workload
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