Associate / SrAssociate - Data & Cyber - Bristol - 1-8 PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Inclusive culture

High-value cyber work

Training and progression

Exposure to insurers & clients

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Data & Cyber team in Bristol on a permanent, hybrid basis. The role targets 1-8 years' PQE with a salary range of £60,000 to £85,000.

You will support partners on cyber, technology and data-related matters, handling breach response, insurance coverage issues, and complex disputes, while collaborating with insurers, brokers and clients. The position offers exposure to high-value cyber work and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• This role is suited to a motivated cyber/tech lawyer with 1-8 years' PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
• Experience in cyber breach response, insurance coverage and/or technology/data related claims
• Strong understanding of breach response insurance policies; experience of multi insurer claims is highly desirable
• Familiarity with cyber incident response workflows and ability to advise calmly under pressure
• Experience of technology/data related disputes, ADR and (ideally) litigation
• Working knowledge of UK regulatory engagement, including ICO interaction
• Strong drafting, analytical and commercial judgement skills
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with CISOs, in house counsel, brokers and technical providers
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple fast moving matters
• Commitment to a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture

Responsibilities

• Advising insurers, insureds and brokers on breach response insurance issues, policy interpretation and coverage strategy
• Running and supporting complex cyber coverage matters, including multi insurer claims and allocation issues
• Advising on technology and cyber related liability exposures, including technology E&O claims
• Supporting defence and strategy of technology/data related disputes, including ADR and litigation workstreams
• Handling high pressure incident response mandates, including ransomware and cyber extortion scenarios
• Advising on notification strategy and regulatory engagement, including ICO facing matters
• Supporting data subject claims and coordinating litigation risk strategy
• Working alongside technical cyber partners on breach response, remediation and communications
• Coordinating pragmatic data protection advice with specialist data advisory colleagues
• Senior Associates will supervise junior lawyers and contribute to team development

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Data & Cyber - Bristol - 1-8 Years PQE

Location: Bristol (Hybrid working)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £60,000 to £85,000

A leading national practice is seeking an Associate (1-4 PQE) or Senior Associate (4-8 PQE) to join its expanding Data & Cyber team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist group advising on cyber incidents, technology and data related claims, regulatory response and cyber/technology insurance coverage.

The Role

You'll support partners on a broad range of cyber, technology and data related matters, including:

• Advising insurers, insureds and brokers on breach response insurance issues, policy interpretation and coverage strategy
• Running and supporting complex cyber coverage matters, including multi insurer claims and allocation issues
• Advising on technology and cyber related liability exposures, including technology E&O claims
• Supporting defence and strategy of technology/data related disputes, including ADR and litigation workstreams
• Handling high pressure incident response mandates, including ransomware and cyber extortion scenarios
• Advising on notification strategy and regulatory engagement, including ICO facing matters
• Supporting data subject claims and coordinating litigation risk strategy
• Working alongside technical cyber partners on breach response, remediation and communications
• Coordinating pragmatic data protection advice with specialist data advisory colleagues
• Senior Associates will supervise junior lawyers and contribute to team development

Candidate Requirements

• This role is suited to a motivated cyber/tech lawyer with:
• 1-8 years' PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
• Experience in cyber breach response, insurance coverage and/or technology/data related claims
• Strong understanding of breach response insurance policies; experience of multi insurer claims is highly desirable
• Familiarity with cyber incident response workflows and ability to advise calmly under pressure
• Experience of technology/data related disputes, ADR and (ideally) litigation
• Working knowledge of UK regulatory engagement, including ICO interaction
• Strong drafting, analytical and commercial judgement skills
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with CISOs, in house counsel, brokers and technical providers
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple fast moving matters
• Commitment to a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture
• High value, complex cyber and technology work
• Strong investment in training, development and progression
• Exposure to leading insurers, corporates and specialist cyber partners
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.