Associate/Senior Associate - Cyber and Data Risk
Department: Global London Insurance - Professional & Financial Lines
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: London
Description
Our award winning Cyber and Data Risk team is recruiting for Associates and Senior Associates who are looking to join us on our journey as we grow our practice for the future.
Our team has responded to hundreds of breaches and Cyber and Data Risk incidents, helping clients of all sizes, from SMEs to Global Corporates. We are true specialists, guiding clients through their crisis and defending any regulatory investigation and privacy litigation that follows.
We are a preferred legal services provider to the Cyber and Data Risk insurance industry which ensures a regular and growing flow of data breach matters. The team typically acts as the first responder, coordinating the breach and forensic investigation alongside providing legal advice.
As an developing area of law with increasing demand, there are few experts and many opportunities, meaning this is an ideal area for those seeking career progression and development. We are committed to developing and promoting our internal talent.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the Cyber and Data Risk team you will:
- Have the opportunity to interact on a regular basis with clients. You will share your knowledge of key issues and provide meaningful advice to clients;
- Have responsibility for leading on exciting and fast-paced breach notifications;
- Operate at the cutting edge of this developing area of law;
- Operate with autonomy, but with the benefit of support and supervision from leading practitioners at all times;
- Have opportunities to interact directly with clients on high-profile matters, often in the public domain, and build your own client base;
- Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, often making time pressured and critical decisions;
- Work in a highly collaborative environment, both within the team, across the firm, and with clients.
- We are looking for new colleagues who have an interest in the Cyber and Data Risk area and in how the law can help clients to achieve goals. This team suits self-starters with the ability to meet client demand in time-critical matters. We look forward to discussing our opportunities with you.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Qualified Solicitors (4+ PQE – Senior Associate) with experience within a professional liability/commercial disputes practice
- Ability to take the lead on cases
- Excellent communication, relationship and client handling skills
- Ability to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues
- Ability to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority
- Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
- Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
