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# Senior Cyber Incident Response Attorney

- **Company:** BCG Attorney Search
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Mining, Westlaw, Lexis
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.employmentcrossing.com/job/id-a2964cf1f879020312e31b6258e54522

## About the Role

* JD from an accredited law school is required.
 * Must be admitted to the 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.

## Description

* Manage incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents.
 * Lead client and carrier communications, overseeing breach response work by Associates.
 * 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 and procedures under 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 State/Federal Regulators.
 * Prepare crisis communications for clients.
 * Respond to inquiries and investigations by State/Federal Regulators.
 * Interface with clients and draft reports to insurance carriers and clients.
 * Prepare legal budgets and supervise junior team members.