Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney for a fully remote position, based in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity attorneys eager to advance their careers and take on significant responsibilities in defending complex cybersecurity-related cases.

Duties

• Manage incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents.
• Lead client and carrier communications, overseeing 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 arising from data breaches.
• Defend privacy lawsuits.
• Draft privacy and security policies and procedures under HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and other statutes.
• 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/Federal laws.
• Draft breach notification letters to individuals and State/Federal Regulators.
• Draft crisis communications for clients.
• Respond to inquiries and investigations by State/Federal Regulators.
• Interface with clients and draft reports to insurance carriers and clients.
• Prepare legal budgets and supervise junior team members.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• Must be admitted to Bar in good standing.
• 8+ years of legal experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data privacy and security, focusing on data breach and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.).
• IT or technical background is a plus.
• Some litigation experience is a plus.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (Lexis and Westlaw).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to Bar in good standing.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• Access to corporate discount programs.

The Chicago office of this large national firm specializes in insurance law, commercial law, employment, environmental, and ERISA, among other things. They also occasionally represent different municipalities around the Chicago area, defending mostly tort claims. Salaries are good; the firm is generally considered solid.