Cyber Partner

Womble Bond Dickinson; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson is seeking a Partner to lead its growing Cyber practice. This role involves advising on cyber security incidents, mentoring junior lawyers, and leveraging strong insurance market connections to expand services in the UK and internationally.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing resources

Commitment to DE&I programs

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing cybersecurity incidents.
• Track record in cyber insurance advisory.
• Exceptional skills in client management during crises.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the cyber practice.
• Provide cyber-related advice to clients.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers.

Skills

Client management

Cybersecurity incident response

Business growth mindset

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Admitted status as a lawyer in the UK or similar jurisdiction

Job description

Our Cyber practice is growing. We already have a small but successful national digital team supporting clients with 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 offering, strong insurance market presence, and a mandate to grow our digital practice, this opportunity is highly 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 providing post-incident support, including defending enforcement actions and handling claims. We also advise on cyber coverage, policy wording, and insurance claim handling. We are trusted advisors during highly pressurized, time-sensitive cyber incidents and breaches.

What you will need to succeed 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, expand internationally through our US presence and Lex Mundi relationships, and leverage our insurance market connections. This role offers a great opportunity for a self-starter to lead, develop, and grow a team in a vital client area.

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

To be successful in this role, you will need 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, time-sensitive situations.
• An external profile as a leader in the cyber field with deep sector knowledge and awareness of current trends impacting clients.
• 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 status as a lawyer in the UK or a similar jurisdiction.

What makes working here exceptional – Our unique perspective

We see things differently, and our approach reflects that in all aspects of our business. With over 1300 lawyers and specialists, we deliver innovative work for our clients. We invest in technology, set legal precedents, and challenge perceptions.

We also pride ourselves on our open, person-centric culture that distinguishes us from other firms. 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 at work and outside it.

We offer numerous resources and initiatives to support health and wellbeing, and we are open to flexible working arrangements, whether full-time or part-time. Learn more about ED&I at WBD here.

If you wish to explore this opportunity confidentially, please contact our Recruitment Business Partner, Sarah Rogers, for an initial discussion about our cyber practice and growth plans.

Should you proceed to formal consideration, you'll have opportunities to meet key team members, including Business Group and Sector Leads, as well as peers across departments.

Learn more about our Partner recruitment approach and your career prospects at Partner Recruitment | Careers | Womble Bond Dickinson.

We welcome applicants from diverse social, ethnic, disability, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition requiring adjustments, please contact us via the application process. We also offer the option to opt into our scheme for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions, which ensures interview opportunities for those meeting minimum criteria.

Strictly no agencies please.