Cyber Insurance Lawyer (2-6 PQE)

Taylor Root; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Insurance team with a dedicated focus on Cyber Insurance. The role involves advising on cyber incidents, claims management, and regulatory risk across APAC, working with forensic specialists, brokers, and local counsel in multiple jurisdictions.

The candidate should have 2-6 PQE, SG/UK/Australia admission, and a genuine interest in cyber and data privacy matters. Singapore-based or relocateable candidates are welcome.

Qualifications

• 2-6 PQE in insurance or related field.
• Experience in insurance coverage matters and policy advice at a law firm.
• Interest or experience in cyber, data protection and privacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong commercial sense.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on cyber incidents and incident response.
• Manage cyber insurance claims and regulatory risk exposure across APAC.
• Collaborate with specialists across jurisdictions and partners to deliver integrated counsel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Singapore Bar admission

UK Bar admission

Australian admitted

Job description

A well-established international law firm with a Tier 1 Insurance practice is looking to bring on a mid-level associate to join their Insurance team, with a specific focus on Cyber Insurance. They act many of the largest insurers/reinsurers across APAC and their team covers most of the markets' specialist lines. You will advise clients across industry sectors on cyber incidents across APAC, including incident response strategy, cyber insurance claim management and legal/regulatory risk exposure. You will work with forensic specialists, brokers, crisis communications advisors and local counsel across multiple jurisdictions. It's an exciting cutting-edge role, where you will be at the forefront of advising clients on all cyber-related issues and new technology.

Requirements:

• SG, UK or Australia Qualified
• 2-6 PQE
• Experience with insurance coverage matters and policy advice with a law firm
• Any prior experience in cryber, data protection and privacy matters is highly advatangeous. If not, a genuine interest in developing your practice in this field is essential.
• Strong legal and analytical skills, to identify key issues and provide clear nad commercially strong advice
• Excellent communication skills and good commercial sensibility
• Ideally, you are already based in Singapore but the firm is open to relocating someone over.