Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · Washington, DC
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 be responsible for leading incident response efforts related to cybersecurity and data privacy incidents. This role involves interacting with clients and overseeing breach response work, analyzing privacy laws, drafting legal notices, and advising clients on handling cybersecurity incidents from start to finish. The attorney will also supervise junior team members and interface with regulatory bodies and third-party vendors.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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)
- 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
- Corporate discount programs
Worth weighing
- Remote position based in New Orleans but open to applicants nationwide
- Salary range provided but final salary may vary based on individual circumstances
- No specific details on the firm's culture or team dynamics beyond collaboration and support
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