Cyber Incident Response Attorney position

At Wilson Elser , we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.

We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney position in our Chicago Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

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 Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and

Benefits

package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.

including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Salary Range: $160,000 — $190,000 USD Why Join Wilson Elser?

: Competitive

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment

Compensation

decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Additional

Perks

: Access to corporate discount programs and employee