Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. This fully remote position offers an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity attorneys eager to advance their careers and take on significant responsibilities in defending complex cybersecurity-related cases.

Duties

• Respond to cybersecurity and data privacy incidents.
• Lead client and carrier communications, overseeing breach response work.
• 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 pursuant to 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 and data mining.
• Draft breach notification letters to individuals and regulators.
• Prepare crisis communications for clients.
• Respond to inquiries and investigations by regulators.
• Interface with clients and draft reports to insurance carriers.
• Prepare legal budgets and supervise junior team members.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 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.
• 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

• Meaningful work handling sophisticated matters.
• Collaborative culture with mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term growth.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Comprehensive benefits including PTO, 401(k) match, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306