Solicitor

CyberClan; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company in the UK is looking for a UK qualified solicitor with experience in insurance law and claims handling. The successful candidate will support incident response projects, manage complex claims, and provide legal input during security crises. Ideal for a mid-senior level candidate with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. This role allows for remote work with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ post-qualification experience in insurance law is required.
• Proven experience advising on insurance claims and policy coverage.
• Ability to communicate legal judgments clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Handle the intake of severe cyber events.
• Evaluate claims and recommend reserves.
• Manage litigation related to security failures.

Skills

UK-qualified solicitor

Experience in insurance law

Communication skills

Legal judgment

Team-oriented

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

Role Overview

We’re looking for a UK qualified lawyer with experience or strong interest in insurance law and claims handling. This role supports the CERT team with reviewing insurance policies, assisting with claims assessments, and contributing to breach response efforts. Ideal for someone with early in-house or private practice experience who’s ready to grow into a broader commercial legal role.

This role will provide review, assessment, advice and expertise in the management of the claims process to support CyberClan’s delivery of Incident Response projects, including analysis of claims and providing recommendation for resolution of those claims.

We are seeking an experienced claims professional to join our team and lend a hand in handling intricate primary and excess Cyber, Tech, and Media policies and future Executive Risks as well as Management Professional Liability. You will also manage/collaborate with a variety of vendors, including breach counsel, defense counsel, and coverage counsel for its partner carriers.

This role will also support breach response efforts, helping to manage the immediate impact of a security incident with timely, practical advice. The role involves close coordination with IT, legal, and other internal teams to ensure a swift and organized response.

Responsibilities

• Handle the intake of severe cyber events, including the coordination with breach counsel, forensic investigators, and other vendors
• Evaluate full pending of claims and recommend accurate reserves
• Manage litigation including third party liability arising from security failure or data breaches, Media and Tech E&O
• Maintain accurate and timely file documentation/information in our claims system
• Assess liability and damage data in affiliation with intricate claims, maintaining appropriate documentation
• Assess insurance coverage issues
• Intelligently guide and track third-party vendors and service providers
• Maintain and develop relationships with brokers, risk managers, general counsel, and vendors
• Identify settlement opportunities to maximize impact and preserve limits
• Collaborate in the defense and resolution of claims
• Provide data and reason-based informational assistance to underwriters
• Provide assistance to business development team with regard to marketing
• Liaise with carriers on a daily basis
• Serve as a member of a 24x7/365 service delivery team that handles incident response, post-breach remediation and escalation
• Liaise with external legal advisers and insurers as required, particularly during complex or high-value matters
• Support contract negotiations by reviewing and advising on insurance and liability clauses
• Research legal and regulatory developments related to insurance, data protection, money services business, new jurisdictions, legal risks, summarize findings for internal use
• Draft and review standard contract clauses related to insurance and liability
• Maintain all legal records and ensure documentation is accurate and accessible
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in insurance, data protection, and risk to keep stakeholders informed
• Support breach response and crisis management efforts by providing timely, practical legal input during security incidents
• Assist in planning and delivering breach simulations and table-top exercises alongside internal teams
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams on external-facing initiatives, including client briefings, thought leadership, and industry events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor with 2+ post-qualification experience in insurance law (either in-house or in private practice).
• Proven experience advising on insurance claims and policy coverage.
• Working knowledge of the UK’s data protection laws, cyber insurance, and breach response practices.
• Ability to make sound legal judgments independently and communicate them clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong coverage background
• Demonstrated experience working as part of a team, leading a team, interacting with others, meeting goals, and successfully performing in a changing work environment
• Excellent communication skills, interactive experience, and proactive mindset
• Team-oriented with an aptitude to excel in a collegial environment

Nice-to-Have

• Previous in-house experience within a regulated sector.
• Experience acting as or working alongside breach coaches during cyber incidents.
• Familiarity with cross-border insurance or multinational policy frameworks.

Job Type

• Full-Time/Exempt

Location

• 100% Telecommuting
• Up to 20% travel

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

CyberClan is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-Time/Exempt

Job function

• Consulting and Legal

Industries

• Computer and Network Security