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Wilson Elser - Attorneys

Cyber Incident Response Attorney position

Wilson Elser - Attorneys · Chicago, Illinois

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 Cyber Incident Response Attorney position at Wilson Elser involves managing cybersecurity and data privacy incidents, including drafting legal notices and responding to regulatory investigations. The role requires interfacing with clients and overseeing forensic investigations and third-party vendors, all while ensuring compliance with various data breach laws.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Wilson Elser - Attorneys as an employer.

What you need

  • JD from an accredited Law School
  • Must be admitted to Bar in good standing
  • 3+ years legal experience
  • 3+ 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 (State Laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (Lexis and Westlaw)

Nice to have

  • IT or technical background a plus

What you get

  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • Corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is $160,000 — $190,000 USD, but final salary may vary based on individual circumstances.
  • The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, which may appeal to those seeking work-life balance.

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