Cyber Partner

Womble Bond Dickinson; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson seeks a Partner for their growing Cyber practice in Bristol. This role requires extensive experience in managing cybersecurity incidents and a strong client management background. The successful candidate will lead a talented team and develop the firm's cyber practice while engaging with critical clients in a dynamic legal environment. An excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about cybersecurity and team development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing resources

Inclusive and accessible recruitment process

Qualifications

• Proven track record advising clients on cybersecurity incidents.
• Exceptional client management skills, especially during urgent situations.
• Strong reputation in the cybersecurity field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team focusing on cyber-related legal advice.
• Manage and support clients during cybersecurity incidents.
• Expand the UK cyber practice leveraging cross-border opportunities.

Skills

Client Management

Cybersecurity Incident Management

Leadership

Education

Admitted as a lawyer in the UK or similar jurisdiction

Job description

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Our Cyber practice is growing. We already have a small but successful national digital team supporting clients across all areas of this expanding sector, including cyber breach support, resilience, and broader coverage issues. We have ambitious plans to grow further.

We are seeking a Partner to join our expanding digital team to focus on providing cyber-related advice to our clients, including insurers and companies. With our transatlantic presence, strong insurance market pedigree, and a mandate to grow our digital practice, this opportunity is truly exciting.

Our current work covers the entire cyber lifecycle, from regulatory and compliance advice aimed at preventing breaches, to acting as breach counsel on critical incidents and providing post-incident support, including defending regulatory enforcement actions and handling insurance claims. We are trusted advisors during highly pressurized, time-sensitive cyber events.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

We seek an individual with extensive experience in managing cyber security incidents who can help develop our UK cyber practice, expand international opportunities through our US presence and Lex Mundi relationships, and leverage our insurance market connections. This role offers a great foundation for a self-starter to lead, develop, and grow a team in a vital area for our clients.

As an experienced leader, you will have a reputation for technical excellence, exceptional client management skills, and a growth-oriented mindset. Our existing digital, privacy, and insurance teams will support your efforts to grow your practice, with ample support for marketing and team development.

To succeed, you should have at least:

• An enterprising mindset and self-motivation.
• A proven track record advising clients on responding to cyber security incidents, with established contacts in the cyber insurance market.
• Exceptional client management skills, especially in supporting clients during difficult, urgent situations.
• An external profile as a leader in this field, with deep sector understanding and awareness of current trends.
• A commitment to mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
• An understanding of delivering legal services at a top 20 law firm, including revenue focus, commercial awareness, and efficient matter management.
• Admitted as a lawyer in the UK or a similar jurisdiction.

What makes it great to work here – A point of view like no other

We see things differently, and our approach reflects that. Our team of over 1300 lawyers and specialists delivers innovative work for exceptional clients. We invest in technology, set legal precedents, and challenge perceptions.

We also foster a unique, open, and people-centric culture that sets us apart. Our award-winning Responsible Business and ESG initiatives, DE&I programs led by our Board, and support for the Mindful Business Charter demonstrate our commitment to the wellbeing of our people, both in and out of work.

We offer resources and initiatives to support health and wellbeing and are open to flexible, full-time, or part-time working arrangements. Find out more about this.

If you'd like to explore this opportunity confidentially, please contact our Recruitment Business Partner, Sarah Rogers. If you proceed to formal application, you'll have opportunities to meet key team members, including Business Group and Sector Leads, and peers across departments.

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We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition needing adjustments, please inform us via the contact details provided. You can also request this job advert or application form in a different format.

We will invite candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for an interview. Please indicate your interest in this scheme in the application form. Your responses are confidential and solely for recruitment purposes.