This is a excellent opportunity for cybersecurity attorneys who are eager to advance their careers and take on significant, substantive responsibilities in defending complex cybersecurity-related cases.
Key Responsibilities:
Incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
Taking lead responsibility in responding to clients and carriers, and overseeing breach response work by Associates
Interaction with senior level management and technical personnel at client companies
Analysis of state, federal, and international privacy laws
Drafting legal notices of a data breach to individuals and regulators
Responding to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach
Defending privacy lawsuits
Drafting privacy and security policies and procedures pursuant to HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and other statutes
Triaging data breaches/incident response
Advising clients on handling cybersecurity incident from start to finish
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
Drafting reports to insurance carriers and clients
Preparing legal budgets
Supervising junior team members
Qualifications
JD from an accredited Law School is required
Must be admitted to Bar in good standing
8+ years legal experience
5+ 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 (HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
IT or technical background 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
Why Join Wilson Elser?
Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
About Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker
Wilson Elser is a full-service law firm with clients in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1978, it has grown to become one of the largest law firms in the United States. The firm provides legal services in a wide range of practice areas, including aviation, construction, cybersecurity, data privacy, employment, environmental, insurance coverage, intellectual property, product liability, professional liability, real estate, and transportation. Wilson Elser has more than 800 attorneys and 38 offices in the United States and abroad. The firm is headquartered in New York City.
