Associate / Senior Associate - Data & Cyber - Bristol - 1-8 Years PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £60,000 to £85,000
A 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 workstreams
- 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:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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.*
