Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Job title:
Cyber & Data Response Associate
Company
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Job description
London – £70,000 – £85,000 A rare opportunity has opened for a Cyber & Data Response Associate with 2-6 years PQE to join a leading Cyber and Data Risk team. This role is at the forefront of data privacy and cybersecurity law, handling high-profile, insurance-backed cyber incidents and data breach responses. With increasing complexity in cyber threats, the team works closely with clients and insurers to mitigate risks, manage claims, and defend against regulatory investigations and privacy litigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a primary contact during cyber incidents and data breaches, guiding clients through crisis response, including regulatory notifications, media inquiries, and litigation preparedness.
- Work with clients holding cyber insurance policies to manage and fund breach responses, ensuring comprehensive coverage and efficient handling of claims.
- Handle regulatory investigations, privacy disputes, and large-scale data breach litigation, defending against high-stakes claims in a rapidly evolving sector.
- Provide strategic advice to clients across the insurance, technology, financial services, real estate, and public sectors, addressing complex cyber and data privacy challenges.
- Assist with the drafting and refinement of cyber policy wordings, risk assessments, and best-practice guides to strengthen client preparedness against emerging data privacy threats.
This position is ideal for a proactive, commercially minded associate with proven experience in data privacy or cybersecurity, preferably with a background in litigation or regulatory enforcement. Your expertise should align with the following:
- 2-6 years of PQE in data privacy, cybersecurity, or relevant contentious roles.
- Familiarity with cyber insurance and its role in funding breach responses is highly advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills to handle complex data and cyber issues, coupled with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
- A collaborative approach to client relationships, particularly within sectors like insurance, finance, and technology, which have unique privacy and cyber security needs.
Join a market-leading team renowned for its expertise in data, privacy, and cyber law. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge data breach cases, collaborative work with top-tier clients, and a chance to work under esteemed partners known for their innovative approaches in cyber risk and privacy defense.
For candidates passionate about driving impactful change in data privacy and cybersecurity, this opportunity promises a dynamic, rewarding career at one of the top firms in the sector.Reach out to [email protected] / 07441473265 for more information
Expected salary
£70000 – 85000 per year
Location
London
Job date
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:38:17 GMT
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