Associate​/SrAssociate - Data & Cyber PQE

Position: Associate / Sr Associate - Data & Cyber 1-8 PQE
Reference:  / Senior Associate
- Data & Cyber
- Bristol - 1-8 Years PQE

Location:

Bristol (Hybrid working)
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time Salary: 60,000 to 85,000A leading national practice is seeking an Associate (1-4 PQE) or Senior Associate (4-8 PQE) to join its expanding Data & Cyber team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist group advising on cyber incidents, technology and data related claims, regulatory response and cyber/technology insurance coverage.

The Role You'll support partners on a broad range of cyber, technology and data related matters, including:

Advising insurers, insureds and brokers on breach response insurance issues, policy interpretation and coverage strategy

Running and supporting complex cyber coverage matters, including multi insurer claims and allocation issues

Advising on technology and cyber related liability exposures, including technology E&O claims

Supporting defence and strategy of technology/data related disputes, including ADR and litigation work streams

Handling high pressure incident response mandates, including ransomware and cyber extortion scenarios

Advising on notification strategy and regulatory engagement, including ICO facing matters

Supporting data subject claims and coordinating litigation risk strategy

Working alongside technical cyber partners on breach response, remediation and communications

Coordinating pragmatic data protection advice with specialist data advisory colleagues

Senior Associates will supervise junior lawyers and contribute to team development

Candidate Requirements This role is suited to a motivated cyber/tech lawyer with:1-8 years' PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
Experience in cyber breach response, insurance coverage and/or technology/data related claims

Strong understanding of breach response insurance policies; experience of multi insurer claims is highly desirable

Familiarity with cyber incident response workflows and ability to advise calmly under pressure

Experience of technology/data related disputes, ADR and (ideally) litigation

Working knowledge of UK regulatory engagement, including ICO interaction

Strong drafting, analytical and commercial judgement skills

Excellent communication skills and confidence working with CISOs, in house counsel, brokers and technical providers

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple fast moving matters

Commitment to a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture

Benefits

The firm offers:

Flexible and hybrid working

Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture

High value, complex cyber and technology work Strong investment in training, development and progression

Exposure to leading insurers, corporates and specialist cyber partners

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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/ At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*