Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney role offers a flexible hybrid arrangement in Washington, DC, with a salary range of $160,000–$190,000 per year. Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The attorney advises clients responding to cybersecurity and data privacy incidents, including breach notification and regulatory matters. The role combines legal analysis, investigation oversight, client communication, and drafting to help clients meet legal obligations and manage incident response.

What you'll do

• Advise on cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
• analyze state, federal, and international privacy and breach laws
• draft notices and crisis communications
• respond to regulatory investigations
• oversee forensic investigations and third-party vendors
• advise clients on notification obligations
• prepare client and insurer reports and legal budgets.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

cyber incident response

hybrid

washington dc

wilson elser

data privacy

cybersecurity

breach notification

regulatory investigations

forensics oversight

$160k–$190k

jd required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid time off
• corporate discount programs
• employee benefits.

Why this role

Flexible hybrid work arrangement; benefits include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus paid time off and potential discretionary bonuses.

About the employer

Wilson Elser - Attorneys is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.