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 work on complex cybersecurity-related cases, with the option to be based in the New Orleans office or report to other regional offices across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
• Manage client and carrier communications and oversee breach response work by Associates
• Interact with senior management and technical personnel at client companies
• Analyze state, federal, and international privacy laws
• Draft legal notices of data breaches to individuals and regulators
• Respond to regulatory investigations related to data breaches
• Defend privacy lawsuits
• Draft privacy and security policies and procedures pursuant to HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and other statutes
• Triage data breaches and incident response efforts
• Advise clients on handling cybersecurity incidents from start to finish
• Oversee forensic investigations and third-party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notice 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 with clients and draft reports to 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 a plus
• 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

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) matching program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage
• Access to corporate discount programs and additional employee benefits
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements supporting work-life balance

Location

• Position is fully remote
• Based in New Orleans office or other regional offices across the United States

The employer is committed to a respectful and inclusive work environment and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence without regard to any protected characteristics under law.