Junior Disputes Lawyer - Tech, Cyber & Data Risk

DAC Beachcroft; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft in Leeds is seeking a junior Disputes Lawyer to support technology liability claims and cyber & data risk. The role sits within our Commercial Dispute Resolution team and the professional liability and commercial disputes group, which handles cyber incidents, data litigation, and technology claims for insurers.

You will work with leading practitioners, manage breach notifications, and help grow the practice regionally.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional liability or commercial disputes practice.
• Strong communication and client handling skills.
• Ability to deliver clear legal advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Interact directly with clients in a supportive environment.
• Help deliver our knowledge of key issues and provide meaningful advice to clients.
• Support on exciting and fast-paced breach notifications.
• Support with growth of the practice in Bristol and beyond.
• Operate at the cutting edge of this emerging area of law.
• Operate with autonomy, but with the benefit of support and supervision from leading practitioners at all times.
• Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, often making time pressured and critical decisions.
• Work in a highly collaborative environment, both within the team, across the firm, and with clients.

Skills

Professional liability

Commercial disputes

Client handling

Legal advice

Job description

DAC Beachcroft in Leeds is seeking a junior Disputes Lawyer to support technology liability claims and cyber & data risk. The role sits within our Commercial Dispute Resolution team and the professional liability and commercial disputes group, which handles cyber incidents, data litigation, and technology claims for insurers.

You will work with leading practitioners, manage breach notifications, and help grow the practice regionally.