Senior Cyber Risk & Incident Response Associate

Clyde & Co; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a Senior Associate for its Cyber Practice in the UK. The role focuses on advising on Readiness, Respond and Recover phases across data protection, technology and media disputes with exposure to multi-jurisdictional cyber incidents.

Applicants should have strong litigation credentials, a passion for technology and data issues, and a minimum of 5 PQE. The role supports growth across global cyber matters and client opportunities within a leading firm.

Qualifications

• Strong litigation experience with technology/media disputes beneficial.
• Experience handling breach response and cyber risk matters.
• Solid understanding of data protection regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to manage multiple cyber-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners advising on Readiness, Respond and Recover in cross‑jurisdictional incidents.
• Handle data protection, technology and media litigation matters.
• Coordinate cyber incident response including forensics, communications and regulator notifications.
• Manage group litigation and other disputes arising from security incidents.
• Support business development and raise the firm’s profile in cyber risk.

Skills

Litigation experience

Cyber breach response

Data protection knowledge

Take initiative

PQE 5+

Education

2:1 honours degree

Legal Practice Course

Graduate Diploma in Law

A Levels

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking a Senior Associate for its Cyber Practice in the UK. The role focuses on advising on Readiness, Respond and Recover phases across data protection, technology and media disputes with exposure to multi-jurisdictional cyber incidents.

Applicants should have strong litigation credentials, a passion for technology and data issues, and a minimum of 5 PQE. The role supports growth across global cyber matters and client opportunities within a leading firm.