Incident Response - Senior Attorney
Incident Response - Senior Attorney
Stott and May
United States
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Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Incident Response Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in incident response, cybersecurity, and data privacy law. This individual will play a crucial role in advising the company on legal matters related to data breaches, security incidents, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal guidance and support during cybersecurity incidents and data breaches.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT, security, and compliance teams, to develop incident response plans and protocols.
- Conduct internal investigations to assess the scope and impact of security incidents.
- Interface with external legal counsel, regulatory agencies, and law enforcement as necessary.
- Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to incident response, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
- Assist with drafting and negotiating contracts, policies, and procedures related to cybersecurity and data protection.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in [insert jurisdiction].
- Minimum of [insert number] years of experience practicing law, with a focus on incident response, cybersecurity, or data privacy.
- Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other data protection laws.
- Experience advising clients or internal stakeholders on legal issues related to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or other relevant certifications.
- Prior experience working in-house at a technology company or cybersecurity firm.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Legal -
Industries
Law Practice
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