Cyber Partner

Womble Bond Dickinson; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Partner to join its Cyber practice. The role involves advising clients on cyber security issues, developing the UK practice, and managing client relationships, especially during critical incidents. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber security and demonstrated leadership abilities. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing resources

Inclusive culture initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cyber security incidents.
• Proven experience advising clients on cyber security.
• Exceptional client management, especially in emergencies.
• Leadership profile in cyber security with market awareness.
• Experience delivering legal services at a top law firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop and shape the UK cyber practice.
• Lead, develop, and grow the cyber team.
• Advise clients on responding to cyber security incidents.
• Manage and support clients during high-pressure situations.

Skills

Client management skills

Technical excellence in cyber security

Business growth mindset

Mentoring abilities

Relationship management in cyber insurance

Education

Admitted to practice law in the UK

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 expertise, 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 to help businesses prevent breaches, to acting as breach counsel on critical incidents and post-incident support, including defending regulatory enforcement actions and handling claims. We are trusted advisors for clients facing 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 and shape our UK cyber practice, as well as explore international opportunities through our US footprint and Lex Mundi relationships. Leveraging our connections in the insurance market, this role offers a great foundation for a self-starter to lead, develop, and grow a team in this vital area.

As an experienced leader, you will have a reputation for technical excellence, exceptional client management skills, and a business growth mindset. Our existing digital, privacy, and insurance teams will support your practice development, and you will have resources to help market and expand your team.

To succeed in this role, you will need at least:

• An enterprising mindset and self-motivation.
• Proven experience advising clients on responding to cyber security incidents, with contacts within the cyber insurance market preferred.
• Exceptional client management skills, especially in supporting clients during difficult, time-sensitive situations.
• An external profile as a leader in cyber security, with sector/market 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 mindset, and efficient matter management.
• Admitted to practice law 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 this is reflected in all areas of our business. 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 are proud of our open, person-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 all aim to ensure our people maintain healthy, balanced lives both inside and outside of work.

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

If you wish to explore this opportunity confidentially, please contact our Recruitment Business Partner Sarah Rogers. If you proceed to formal consideration, you will 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 social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

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