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About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity attorneys eager to advance their careers and take on significant responsibilities in defending complex cybersecurity-related cases. The role involves incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents, client and carrier interaction, and legal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
• Lead response to clients and carriers, 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 incidents 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

Requirements

• JD from an accredited Law School
• 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

Skills

• Cybersecurity
• Data Privacy
• Incident Response
• Legal Analysis
• Client Interaction
• Regulatory Compliance
• Litigation
• Policy Drafting
• Crisis Communications
• Research
• Writing
• Communication

Location

• New Orleans
• United States
• Remote

Work Type

• Fully remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 8+ years legal experience
• 5+ years of experience in data privacy and security

Education Level

• JD from an accredited Law School

Salary/Compensations

• $155,000—$200,000 USD

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Corporate discount programs

About the Company

• Wilson Elser is a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide.
• 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.
• The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
• Committed to an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
• Attracts and retains professionals who value each other and the service provided by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.

Equal Opportunity

• Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
• Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.