New! Cyber Security Lawyer | Partner | Superb Opportunity

TSR Legal; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Cyber Partner/Lawyer to lead their Cyber Security practice. The role involves managing client relationships, overseeing cyber security incidents, and driving business development in this growing area. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in cyber security law, experience with GDPR, and a desire to lead a team. This opportunity promises a substantial salary and excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Substantial salary, negotiable based on experience

Excellent benefits package

Dynamic working culture

Opportunity for high-quality work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security law and client management.
• Ability to lead a team and develop an incident response unit.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and data protection compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients on cyber risk matters.
• Engage in data protection and technology litigation.
• Orchestrate responses to cyber security incidents.
• Provide counsel on data protection compliance.
• Assist clients in implementing cyber security strategies.

Skills

Client management

Cyber security expertise

Regulatory understanding

Litigation experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Cyber Partner / Lawyer to join our esteemed UK law firm, ranked in the top 100. The role involves spearheading the expansion of our thriving Cyber Security practice, catering to clients across their national offices as well as our international clientele.

For the right candidate, there is potential for this position to evolve into a Head of Cyber or Cyber Security Partner / Lawyer role.

The ideal candidate is anticipated to bring their existing clientele while demonstrating an eagerness to establish and lead a team, including the development of an incident response unit. They will also oversee their own caseload and provide day-to-day guidance and support to team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with clients on a diverse range of cyber risk matters, encompassing readiness, response, and recovery phases.
• Engaging in various data protection, technology, and media litigation cases.
• Orchestrating the response to cyber security incidents and data breaches.
• Offering counsel on data protection compliance and privacy concerns.
• Assisting clients in implementing cyber security strategies and crafting incident response plans.
• Pioneering the growth and enhancement of our cyber-focused products and services.
• Overseeing cyber security incidents, which includes managing interactions with attackers, coordinating with IT forensics specialists, enlisting the expertise of PR consultants, advising on notification obligations, handling regulatory investigations (ICO and FCA), and liaising with law enforcement agencies.
• Providing guidance on the application of GDPR (Article 3) regarding international breaches.
• Contributing to the firm's business development endeavors, including the cultivation of client prospects and relationships.
• Cultivating a robust personal reputation and fortifying the firm's standing in the cyber market.
• Leading and participating in various thought leadership initiatives and broader PR efforts.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary is substantial, negotiable and dependent upon your level of experience. They are looking for long‑term hires and pay well for the right candidate.
• Excellent Benefits package
• Friendly, dynamic and modern working culture
• High quality work

This is an excellent opportunity for a Lead Partner to join this Top 100 firm and growing firm nationally. Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give Karen Jones, Legal Director at TSR Legal call for a confidential conversation on 02920 388100 / [e-mail] in complete confidence.