Associate/Senior Associate - Cyber and Data Risk

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

• Have the opportunity to interact on a regular basis with clients, sharing your knowledge of key issues and providing meaningful advice.
• Take responsibility for leading on exciting and fast paced breach notifications.
• Operate at the cutting edge of this developing area of law.
• Work with autonomy, while receiving support and supervision from leading practitioners at all times.
• 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 pressed and critical decisions.
• Work in a highly collaborative environment, both within the team and across the firm, with clients.
• We welcome self stagers with an interest in Cyber and Data Risk and an ability to meet client demand in time critical matters. We look forward to discussing our opportunities with you.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified solicitors (minimum 4+ PQE - Senior Associate) with experience in a professional liability/commercial disputes practice.
• Ability to take the lead on cases.
• Excellent communication, relationship and client handling skills.
• Confidence in dealing professionally with clients on day to day issues.
• Self sufficiency with an awareness of own boundaries of competence and authority.
• Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives.
• Team oriented and collegial, willing to share knowledge and support other members of the team.