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Cyber Incident Response Attorney position

Wilson Elser · Chicago, IL · 3 mo ago
HybridLegal$160k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
  • Analysis of state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws
  • Drafting legal notices of a data breach to individuals and regulators
  • Responding to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach
  • Oversight of forensics investigations
  • Oversight of third party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notice projects
  • Advising clients on legal notification obligations under State/Federal laws
  • Drafting breach notification letters to individuals and State/Federal Regulators
  • Drafting Crisis Communications for clients
  • Responding to inquiries and investigations by State/Federal Regulators
  • Interfacing with clients, including senior management and IT staff
  • Drafting reports to insurance carriers and clients
  • Preparing legal budgets

Qualifications

  • 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.)
  • IT or technical background a plus
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (Lexis and Westlaw)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player

Pay

Salary Range: $160,000 USD - $190,000 USD

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

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