Role: Head of Cyber Security Location: Southampton (Hybrid) Salary: £80,000 £100,000 + Bonus & Equity Prestigious Law Firm | Cyber Leadership | Build & Strengthen Security in Legal Domain
Were working with a leading law firm in Southampton that thrives on trust, data integrity, and client confidentiality. As they expand, theyre seeking a Head of Cyber Security to lead from the front, shaping security strategy across legal, IT, and client-facing systems.
Youll define security architecture, lead threat assessments, manage incident response, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards relevant to legal practice. This role offers you a unique opportunity to build a security function in a high-stakes environment, with direct exposure to senior leadership and long-term career paths into broader technology leadership within the firm.
Required Skills: Proven track record in senior security roles (e.g. Head of Security, CISO, or equivalent)
Strong technical foundation in cloud security, identity & access management, network security, encryption, threat modelling
Hands-on knowledge securing hybrid and cloud infrastructure (AWS / Azure / GCP)
Experience building and managing security teams, setting processes (incident response, SOC, vulnerability management)
Familiarity with compliance / legal security requirements (e.g. GDPR, Legal Privilege, regulatory/security audits)
Strong stakeholder management able to communicate with partners, executives, and legal professionals
Exclusive Benefits: £80,000 £100,000 base pay + performance bonus & equity
Hybrid working model (some days in Southampton office)
Significant influence over security direction and technology choices
Funding for certifications, conferences & continued education
Generous pension, health benefits, and wellness programs
25+ days holiday + public holidays
Access to senior leadership and roadmap into broader tech leadership
If you are interested in this role, please click APPLY NOW and attach your full updated CV for immediate consideration, and I'll be in touch ASAP!
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