Cyber & Data Law Associate – Hybrid, High-Impact Work

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; 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

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.