Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

Overview

A national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices is seeking a Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney. This fully remote position offers an opportunity to lead and manage complex cybersecurity-related legal matters, including incident response and data breach defense. While the role is based in the New Orleans office, applicants from across the United States are welcome, with potential reporting to other regional offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response efforts for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
• Manage client and carrier communications and oversee breach response work by Associates
• Collaborate with senior management and technical personnel at client companies
• Analyze state, federal, and international privacy laws
• Draft legal notices related to data breaches for individuals and regulators
• Respond to regulatory investigations arising from data breaches
• Defend privacy-related lawsuits
• Draft privacy and security policies and procedures in compliance with HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and other statutes
• Triage data breaches and manage incident response processes
• Advise clients on handling cybersecurity incidents from start to finish
• Oversee forensic investigations and third-party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notification projects
• Advise clients on legal notification obligations under state and federal laws
• Draft breach notification letters to individuals and regulators
• Prepare crisis communications for clients
• Respond to inquiries and investigations by state and federal regulators
• Interface directly with clients
• Draft reports for insurance carriers and clients
• Prepare legal budgets
• Supervise junior team members

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Bar in good standing
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience
• At least 5 years of experience in data privacy and security, focusing on data breach and incident response
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws including HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.
• IT or technical background is a plus
• Litigation experience is advantageous
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, with proficiency in Lexis and Westlaw
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $155,000 to $200,000 USD
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses
• Full-time position with benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Competitive salary and benefits package designed to support professional and personal needs

Location

• Position is fully remote
• Based in New Orleans office with flexibility to report to other regional offices if located elsewhere

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to a respectful and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic by law.