Position: Incident Response Partner – Cybersecurity & Privacy
Experience Level: 8+ Years (Partner / Counsel Level)
Location: Remote or Hybrid (Flexible on U.S. Location)
Compensation: Base + Origination + Participation in Group Revenue (Flexible Models Available)
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a nationally ranked AmLaw firm known for its award-winning Incident Response and Privacy group. The team is seeking a senior attorney (Partner or Counsel level) with deep experience in cybersecurity breach response and regulatory counseling to join and help lead complex, high-urgency matters across the country.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an attorney looking to take their career — and their client base — to a more collaborative and well-supported platform, with the resources and scale to grow an IR-focused practice.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end breach response matters including ransomware, data exfiltration, and insider events.
Serve as primary contact for clients, forensic vendors, cyber insurers, and regulators.
Oversee regulatory responses (e.g., OCR, SEC, FTC, state AGs, GDPR authorities) and manage complex multi-jurisdictional notification strategies.
Mentor and supervise associates on breach response and privacy counseling matters.
Contribute to practice development, client relationships, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Optional: Expand your own client base with full support for business development, cross-practice collaboration, and marketing efforts.
Ideal Candidate
8+ years of legal experience in cybersecurity, privacy, and incident response.
Extensive breach experience with law firms, boutique privacy shops, or in-house legal departments.
Strong command of global breach notification frameworks including HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, GLBA, and state-level regimes.
Trusted advisor to clients under pressure and capable of running point on highly sensitive breach matters.
CIPP or other privacy certifications preferred but not required.
Bar admission in good standing; open to candidates across all U.S. jurisdictions.
What This Platform Offers
Nationally ranked Cybersecurity & Privacy group with a consistent flow of sophisticated IR work.
Ability to operate fully remote or work hybrid in any major U.S. market.
Competitive partner comp model with origination and revenue-sharing flexibility.
Non-siloed structure that promotes collaboration and cross-practice integration.
Deep bench of associates, paralegals, and technical support for execution and scale.
Proven ability to integrate lateral partners and support business expansion.