Information Security Analyst

Freshfields; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an Information Security Analyst to enhance their resilience against cyber threats. The role involves investigating incidents, collaborating with teams, and supporting security improvements. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of incident response, strong communication skills, and an analytical mindset. This position offers a supportive culture that values inclusion and professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of incident response processes.
• Experience in IT operations and project delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security incidents and monitor for unauthorized access.
• Support leaver monitoring and data theft detection.
• Collaborate to understand and meet security needs.

Skills

Incident response processes

IT operations and project delivery

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about protecting data and driving operational excellence in a dynamic, people-first environment? We’re looking for an Information Security Analyst to join our collaborative team and help strengthen our organisation’s resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security incidents and monitor for inappropriate activity or unauthorised access
• Support leaver monitoring and data theft detection
• Collaborate with teams across the business to understand and meet their security needs
• Provide operational reports to leadership and governance bodies
• Lead and support continuous improvement and security projects
• Identify and recommend operational enhancements

Qualifications

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of experiences and backgrounds. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A solid understanding of incident response processes
• Experience in IT operations and project delivery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset with good log analysis capabilities
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Desirable

• Experience in professional services or partnership environments
• Client or partner-facing experience
• Certified Data Privacy Officer or equivalent qualification

What we offer

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. In this role, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive, inclusive culture that values integrity, empathy, and collaboration
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A people-first approach that prioritises wellbeing and work-life balance
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that make a real impact

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered on the basis of their merit alone. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK in the role in question and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only if and when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case-by-case basis and take a number of relevant factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.