Senior Associate - Cyber, Data and Technology

Wotton Kearney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cicero AI product launch

Best Lawyers 2026 recognition

FLEX for all

Mentoring & career development

Culture and collaboration

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Home office allowance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Wotton Kearney in Australia invites aSenior Associate to join its market-leading Cyber, Data & Technology team across Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. You'll lead on major cyber incidents, privacy compliance, and complex technology liability matters for leading clients.

This role offers cross-jurisdictional exposure, mentorship from industry leaders, and a pathway to partnership as the cyber practice grows. If you're driven, collaborative, and eager to shape cyber, data, and insurance litigation

Qualifications

• A Senior Associate or Associate ready to take a step up.
• Experience in cyber, privacy, technology is preferred, but if you have professional indemnity experience, or even broader insurance litigation experience and an interest in cyber, we'd love to talk to you.
• Excellent client management skills, with a track record of building strong relationships with clients and claims managers.
• Passion for innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients through major cyber-attacks and data breaches - locally and internationally.
• Advise on privacy compliance and technology liability risks.
• Defend complex litigation and manage cyber insurance claims.
• Use advanced cyber forensics, including AI-backed PII reviews.
• Mentor junior lawyers and work as part of a collaborative team.
• Work across diverse industries and clients.

Job description

Senior Associate, Cyber, Data & Technology - Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

Are you looking to work across incident response, privacy compliance, and complex professional indemnity claims on behalf of tech professionals and providers? Are you seeking complex client work, collaboration, and progression in one of Australia's largest, and fastest growing cyber teams? Join the best. Be yourself. At WK, we solve complex legal problems, challenge ourselves to innovate, and create impact for our people, clients, and communities. We're Asia Pacific's leading insurance and risk legal business, and due to growth, we're expanding our Cyber & Technology team.

Our growth has been phenomenal. Why? At Wotton Kearney, we attract the best clients because we have the best people, delivering exceptional service to become industry leaders, building a thriving business driven by our shared values - Focus on the Main Game, Have Each Other's Back, and Be Real - so if you're looking for the best place to grow your career, talk to us.

The Role

As a Senior Associate in our market-leading Cyber, Data & Technology team, you'll work alongside industry leaders, supporting clients through high-profile cyber incidents, privacy breaches, and complex litigation. You'll advise on multi-jurisdictional matters, focusing on incident response, privacy compliance, and technology risk.

What You'll Do

• Lead clients through major cyber-attacks and data breaches - locally and internationally.
• Advise on privacy compliance and technology liability risks.
• Defend complex litigation and manage cyber insurance claims.
• Use advanced cyber forensics, including AI-backed PII reviews.
• Mentor junior lawyers and work as part of a collaborative team.
• Work across diverse industries and clients.

What We're Looking For

• A Senior Associate or Associate ready to take a step up.
• Experience in cyber, privacy, technology is preferred, but if you have professional indemnity experience, or even broader insurance litigation experience and an interest in cyber, we'd love to talk to you.
• Excellent client management skills, with a track record of building strong relationships with clients and claims managers.
• Passion for innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact.

Why Wotton Kearney?

At Wotton Kearney, we're not your typical law firm. We are forward-thinking pioneers, creative strategists, and genuine professionals reshaping insurance law. We thrive on collaboration, bold ideas, and unwavering support. Here's what sets us apart:

• Industry Leaders & Innovation Pioneers -We don't just keep up with change; we drive it. We were the first Australian law firm to launch Cicero, the country's first AI product built for legal professionals.
• Recognised Excellence -Ranked Australia's best insurance law firm (Best Lawyers 2026) and consistently ranked Band 1 across legal directories.
• FLEX for all -We care about client outcomes, quality, and business and cultural contributions. If you can make that work by working part-time, working "irregular hours" or working from home - then so can we.
• Growth & Mentoring -We invest in you with hands‑on mentoring, training, and career development, keeping you ahead in the legal and insurance industries.
• A Culture That Sets Us Apart -Open, collegiate, and passionate about everything we do. We don't just talk about culture; we live it.
• Giving Back -From building homes in Cambodia to fun runs and bake sales, there are plenty of ways to make an impact beyond the office.
• Leaders of the Pack -As one of Australia's fastest-growing law firms, we know where we're headed and we want you on the journey with us.
• Putting People First -We offer generous parental leave up to 26 weeks, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, health and wellbeing benefits, education assistance and more.