Associate - Cyber and Data Risk

Cyber Security training courses; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Your new role sits within a growing Cyber & Data Risk team at an international law firm in London. You will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of cyber, data privacy and technology-related matters, handling both contentious and advisory work.

The caseload includes cyber incident response, data protection disputes, regulatory matters, and cyber insurance issues. A commercial, client-facing approach with strong drafting and analytical skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 2 years' PQE.
• Background in litigation, disputes or related advisory work.
• Direct experience of cyber and data risk work is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of contentious and advisory Cyber & Data Risk matters.
• Handle cyber incident response and data breach matters.
• Engage in data protection/privacy disputes and regulatory investigations.
• Support technology and cyber-related litigation and professional indemnity claims.
• Collaborate with clients and senior lawyers, developing specialist expertise.

Skills

Litigation background

Cyber & data risk knowledge

Client-facing

Drafting

Education

Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Your new company

You will be joining a leading international law firm with a highly regarded disputes and insurance practice. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to recruit an Associate into its specialist Cyber & Data Risk team in London.

The team advises insurers, businesses and global organisations on complex cyber, data privacy and technology-related matters, including high-profile and cross-border instructions.

Your new role

You will work alongside experienced Partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of contentious and advisory Cyber & Data Risk matters.

Your caseload will include:

• Cyber incident response and data breach management
• Data protection and privacy disputes
• Regulatory investigations and enforcement matters
• Technology and cyber-related litigation
• Professional indemnity and technology errors and omissions claims
• Network security and ransomware incidents
• Cyber insurance coverage advice
• Reputation management and crisis response matters

You will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, manage matters with appropriate supervision and develop specialist expertise within a growing area of legal practice.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 2 years' PQE and have a background in litigation, disputes or related advisory work. Direct experience of cyber and data risk work is preferable.

The firm is open to candidates from a commercial background with previous insurance experience, particularly where you have handled complex contentious matters and experience with AI-related matters is beneficial. Candidates with experience in data protection/data breaches may also be considered where their experience is transferable to cyber and data risk work.

You should have strong drafting, analytical and client-facing skills, alongside a commercial and pragmatic approach to providing legal advice.

What you'll get in return

You will have the opportunity to join a growing specialist team within an international law firm, working on sophisticated cyber, data and technology matters for a varied client base. The position offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to build a genuine specialism in Cyber & Data Risk while working alongside experienced practitioners.

The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and hybrid working.