Senior Associate (UK)

Mullen Coughlin LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package

Holiday

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Pension program

Job summary

Mullen Coughlin LLC in London is seeking a Senior Associate to provide legal counsel on international data privacy and cybersecurity incidents, leading complex matters and mentoring junior lawyers. The ideal candidate is a Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years PQE, proven crisis management and regulatory communications experience, and the ability to manage high-impact client engagements.

We offer a full benefits package, including holiday leave and a pension, within a collaborative, on-call

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years of experience in crisis management, cybersecurity or privacy.
• Candidates must demonstrate experience leading complex cybersecurity incidents, coordinating multiple stakeholders and navigating regulatory/operational risks.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers or team members is essential.
• Preference for private practice experience in data privacy, healthcare, financial services or regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex matters including large-scale ransomware attacks, supply chain compromises, and cross-border data breaches.
• Gather and assess relevant facts; coordinate with forensic and other third-party experts.
• Guide clients through regulatory communications, notification requirements, and potential enforcement actions.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing work product.
• Participate in rotating on-call crisis management in the firm.

Skills

Crisis management

Cybersecurity

Data privacy

Regulatory compliance

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Id:204

# of Openings:1

Mullen Coughlin is a highly successful, fast-growing niche law firm with international presence focused exclusively on counseling organizations in the context of data privacy, including incident response, regulatory investigation, and compliance. Committed to rapid incident response to incoming client calls, we thrive in a high energy, close-knit, and upbeat culture. The Firm pays very competitively in the market and offers a full benefit package, including holiday, paid maternity and paternity leave, and a pension program.

• full benefit package
• holiday
• paid maternity and paternity leave
• pension program

The UK office is comprised of a small specialist team of partners and associates based across the UK.

In this role, theSenior Associatewill work in a highly collaborative, team environment to provide legal counsel to organizations investigating and responding to international data privacy and cybersecurity incidents. Senior Associates are expected to lead complex matters, including large-scale ransomware attacks, supply chain compromises, and cross-border data breaches. They will gather and assess relevant facts, engage and coordinate with forensic and other third-party experts, and guide clients through regulatory communications, notification requirements, and potential enforcement actions. Senior Associates also play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior team members, reviewing their work product, and supporting professional development. Due to the unpredictable nature of cybersecurity events, all Partners and Associates participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide crisis management support to our clients.

The ideal candidate will be qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales, haveover five years of experiencein crisis management, cybersecurity, or privacy, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to client service. Candidates must have demonstrable experience leading and managingcomplex cybersecurity incidents, including coordinating multiple stakeholders and navigating regulatory and operational risks. Experiencesupervising and mentoring junior lawyers or team membersis essential. Exceptional analytic, writing, communication, and preparation skills, plus focused attention to detail, are key to performing well in our highly responsive environment. Candidates should demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage their own caseload and lead high-impact client engagements.

We are currently looking for lawyers witha minimum of five years PQE, with preference given to those who have worked in private practice within data privacy, healthcare, financial services, or regulatory compliance.

Mullen Coughlin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.