Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

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Job Overview

A national law firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney to join its cybersecurity and data privacy practice. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney with a strong background in data breach response and privacy compliance. The position involves advising high-profile clients on breach response strategies, regulatory compliance, incident management, and litigation defense. This is a fully remote opportunity with national client exposure and leadership responsibilities.

Location

• Washington, D.C.

Duties

• Lead and manage incident response efforts following cybersecurity and data privacy breaches

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and insurance carriers during active data breach situations

• Analyze and interpret state, federal, and international privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, GLBA)

• Draft legal notices to affected individuals and government regulators regarding breaches

• Coordinate with clients' executive and technical teams on breach response strategy

• Respond to investigations and inquiries from state and federal regulators

• Draft privacy and security policies in compliance with applicable privacy laws

• Manage outside vendors for forensics, e-Discovery, and notification projects

• Advise clients on all phases of cybersecurity incidents, from triage to regulatory resolution

• Prepare comprehensive legal and incident response reports to clients and insurers

• Supervise junior attorneys and legal support staff on incident response and compliance tasks

• Support litigation defense of privacy-related lawsuits when needed

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of legal experience, with at least 7 years focused on data privacy and cybersecurity law

• Prior leadership or first-chair experience in breach response cases

• Deep knowledge of U.S. and international data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, FERPA, GLBA)

• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and managing compliance responses

• Familiarity with litigation involving privacy-related claims is a plus

• Background in information technology or technical environments is advantageous

• Experience preparing legal budgets and client reporting in complex matters

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Good standing with the relevant state bar

Skills

• Excellent legal writing and oral communication skills

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills

• Ability to manage high-pressure, time-sensitive breach response situations

• Proficient in legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw

• Technologically adept with strong organizational and project management capabilities

• Team-oriented, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and support junior staff

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Generous paid time off (PTO)

  • Employee discount programs

• Fully remote work flexibility

• Clear path for professional growth and leadership opportunities

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306