Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney

The Position Washington, D.C. – 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 Admitted to the bar in good standing 3+ years of legal experience 3+ years of experience in data privacy and security, with particular focus on 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 Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $160,000 USD – $190,000 USD. Eligible for discretionary bonuses. Full‑time position qualifying for 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Competitive compensation Generous PTO 401(k) match Robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits Why Join Wilson Elser? Meaningful work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners Collaborative culture: Supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development Advancement: Long‑term growth opportunities within a nationally recognized firm Hybrid flexibility: Balanced work‑life arrangement Comprehensive benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Additional perks: Corporate discount programs and employee benefits access Agency and EEO Information Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement granted through our Recruitment Agency Portal. We do not consider submissions from agencies without a current agreement. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment is based on merit, qualifications, and competence, without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, 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 any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the website accessible to all users. Review our Accessibility Policy here. California residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilson Elser