Senior Solicitor - (Cyber Incident Response & Data Breach)

Weightmans; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal team in London seeks a Senior Solicitor to lead cyber legal services, focusing on data breaches and crisis response. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in law, preferably with a background in cyber incident management and a keen interest in innovation. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a leading team.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge tools and resources

Qualifications

• 6+ years of post-qualification experience in law.
• Experience in cyber incident response is preferred.
• Familiarity with the UK cyber insurance market is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a caseload of complex data breach and cyber incident claims.
• Provide strategic legal advice during live cyber incidents.
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and case handlers.

Skills

Managing high-volume and high-stakes data breach matters

Crisis management

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified Solicitor (6+ years PQE)

Job description

About your new role

Join CyXcel, where our mission is to deliver cyber excellence across the globe. We are a dynamic, forward‑thinking team working at the intersection of law, technology, and crisis management. Our clients span private, public, and third‑sector organisations, including insurers, government departments, and emergency services.

As a Senior Solicitor, you will play a pivotal role in leading and evolving our cyber legal services, particularly in incident response. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team that combines legal expertise with digital forensics, threat intelligence, and cyber risk engineering. This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Solicitor with a passion for cyber law and crisis response to shape the future of cyber legal services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a caseload of complex data breach and cyber incident claims
• Provide strategic legal advice during live cyber incidents, including ransomware attacks and data exfiltration events
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and case handlers
• Collaborate with technical experts to deliver integrated incident response solutions
• Develop and enhance CyXcel's cyber‑focused legal products and services
• Ensure compliance with client SLAs and internal governance standards
• Produce high‑quality reports and legal documentation under pressure
• Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning in cyber law

About You

You are a qualified solicitor (6+ years PQE) with a keen interest in cyber incident response. You thrive in high‑pressure environments and are motivated by the challenge of helping clients navigate complex crises.

What we’re looking for

• Experienced in managing high‑volume and high‑stakes data breach matters
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, crisis‑driven scenarios
• Familiar with the UK cyber insurance market and its operational dynamics (preferred)
• Coverage experience (preferred)
• Commercially astute, with an entrepreneurial mindset
• A confident communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Able to deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines
• Passionate about innovation in cyber law and client service

Why CyXcel?

• Work alongside leading experts in cyber law, digital forensics, and threat intelligence
• Be part of a growing, market‑leading team with a global reach
• Shape the future of cyber legal services in a collaborative, innovative environment
• Access to cutting‑edge tools and resources to support your work
• Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities