Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney for a fully remote position, based in Los Angeles, California. This role offers an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity attorneys to advance their careers by taking on significant responsibilities in defending complex cybersecurity-related cases.

Duties

• Manage incident response for 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.
• Advise clients on legal notification obligations under state and federal laws.
• 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 (Lexis and Westlaw).
• 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

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO and competitive compensation.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306