Cyber & Data Associate

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading Cyber Risk and Data Breach Response practice, recognised for its niche expertise advising on high-stakes, insurance-backed cyber incidents.The team operates at the sharp end of cyber and data risk. When a breach or cyber incident occurs, insurers activate cover and this team is instructed to lead and coordinate the legal response — often within hours. Matters are fast-moving, commercially driven, and typically escalate and resolve quickly.This is a contentious, incident-led role, combining cyber security, data protection, regulatory strategy and insurance advisory work. It suits lawyers who thrive in high-pressure, time-critical environments and want genuine responsibility early.Hiring is opportunistic rather than headcount-driven. Strong individuals are considered whenever the fit is right, and processes can move quickly when a need crystallises.The Work You will be involved in:

• Advising on live cyber incidents and data breaches from first notification through to resolution
• Leading and coordinating insurance-funded breach responses
• Managing multi-jurisdictional incidents, including cross-border regulatory considerations
• Advising on ICO strategy, notifications and regulatory engagement
• Working closely with insurers, brokers, forensic investigators, PR firms and technical experts
• Supporting clients through high-pressure, reputationally sensitive situations
• Providing clear, commercial advice to boards, risk teams and in-house legal functions

The work is intellectually demanding but highly practical, with a strong emphasis on judgement, clarity and speed of decision-making.The Team The team is widely regarded as a leader in cyber breach response, with:

• A highly specialised, insurance-driven practice model
• Deep experience handling complex, high-value cyber and data incidents
• A calm, structured approach to crisis management
• Close, day-to-day collaboration across legal, technical and commercial stakeholders
• Strong internal support and knowledge-sharing on cyber risk trends

You will work closely with senior lawyers who are actively involved in matters, rather than operating at arm’s length.Ideal Background You are likely to have:

• Hands-on cyber incident and/or data breach response experience (core requirement)
• Experience advising under time pressure with incomplete information
• Strong understanding of data protection and regulatory risk
• Insurance-facing experience is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent judgement, composure and commercial awareness
• Comfort taking responsibility and managing stakeholders directly

The team is open on PQE level and background if the skillset and mindset are right.Why This Role

• Market-leading, genuinely niche cyber practice
• Exposure to some of the most high-profile cyber incidents in the market
• Fast-paced work with clear outcomes and real impact
• High levels of responsibility and client access
• Flexible, opportunity-led hiring rather than rigid headcount cycles
• Strong platform for long-term specialisation in cyber risk

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