Cyber Lawyer (2-6 PQE)

Taylor Root; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Law Firm in Singapore seeks a mid-level associate to join its Insurance team focusing on Cyber Insurance. You will advise on cyber incidents, incident response strategy, and cyber insurance claims across APAC, coordinating with forensic specialists, brokers, crisis communications advisors and local counsel.

You should have 2–6 PQE with cyber, data protection and privacy experience; SG/UK/Australia qualification is required, and relocation to Singapore is considered.

Qualifications

• Qualified in SG, UK or Australia.
• 2–6 PQE in insurance/cyber/privacy.
• Experience in cyber, data protection and privacy matters.
• Experience with corporate insurance coverage matters a plus.
• Strong legal/analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Singapore if not based there.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across APAC on cyber incidents, incident response strategy, cyber insurance claims and regulatory risk exposure.
• Collaborate with forensic specialists, brokers, crisis communications advisors and local counsel across jurisdictions.
• Navigate cross-border insurance coverage issues and policy language for cyber risk.
• Support business development and contribute to the growth of the cyber insurance practice.

Skills

Cyber insurance

Data protection

Privacy matters

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified in SG/UK/Australia

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
• Prior experience in cyber, data protection and privacy matters, with a genuine interest in developing your practice in this field is essential.
• Experience with corporate insurance coverage matters and policy advice with a law firm is advantageous
• Strong legal and analytical skills, to identify key issues and provide clear and 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.