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We are representing a consultancy that are a leader in the Cyber Security and Incident response space. If you have experience leading the legal aspects of Data Breach case this could be the role for you. This role is open to any of the multiple offices my client has across the UK.
The client is looking for a Principal Associate to support and shape the delivery of expert incident response, digital risk, and cyber advisory services for a broad portfolio of global clients, from tech innovators and major insurers to public sector bodies and emergency services.
This award-winning cyber group is uniquely positioned at the intersection of law, digital forensics, and strategic response. With capabilities that span incident response, regulatory strategy, privacy law, threat intelligence, security controls, and tech litigation, they’re rewriting how legal support is delivered in high-pressure digital environments.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a critical role across matters ranging from real-time cyber incidents to regulatory investigations, and ongoing advisory support. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and managing a caseload of cyber security incidents and data breaches
* Supporting strategic response plans for clients and helping them build resilience
* Providing coverage advice and monitoring counsel support for insurer clients
* Developing junior team members and helping grow our cyber legal offering
* Engaging directly with regulators, forensic experts, insurers, and corporate stakeholders
* Driving client solutions across legal, technical, and commercial dimensions
Ideal Candidate
* UK-qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE
* Demonstrable experience in cyber and data protection law and experience working on Live Incidents
* Calm under pressure, especially in crisis situations and time-sensitive incident response
* Ideally experienced within the UK cyber insurance market (policy and claims exposure a bonus)
* Outstanding communicator, credible with clients, colleagues, and counterparties
* Familiar with SLA-driven work and high standards of compliance and reporting
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