Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

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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.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306