Our Cyber practice is growing. We already have a small but successful national digital team supporting clients with all areas of every corner of this growing sector, including cyber breach support, resilience and broader coverage issues, but we have ambitious plans to grow.

We are looking for a Partner to join our growing digital team to focus on the provision of cyber related advice to our client base, including both Insurers and companies.  With our transatlantic offering, a strong pedigree in the insurance market and a board mandate to grow our digital practice, this opportunity is truly exciting.

Our current work spans the whole cyber life cycle, from regulatory and compliance advice designed to help businesses avoid cyber breaches, to acting as breach counsel on critical incidents and post incident support including defending enforcement action by regulators and compensation claims.  More broadly we also advise on cyber coverage and policy wordings, and insurance claim handling..  We are seen as trusted advisors for our clients when faced with highly pressurised, time sensitive challenging events like cyber incidents and breaches.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

We're looking for an individual with a deep track record in handling cyber security incidents who can help grow and shape our cyber practice in the UK, as well as help us develop international opportunities that come from our US footprint and Lex Mundi relationships, and also leverage our connections in the insurance market. This provides an excellent foundation for a self-starter to own, develop and grow a team in a truly important area for our clients.

As an experienced leader, you will bring a reputation for technical excellence, exceptional client management skills, and a business growth mindset.  Our existing digital, privacy and insurance teams will provide you with a great platform from which to grow your practice, and you'll  enjoy plenty of support to help you market and grow your team.

To be successful in this role, you'll need as a minimum:

• An enterprising mindset and self-motivation to be successful.
• A proven track record in advising clients on responding to cyber security incidents. Experience of building and sustaining your own work in this space, ideally with contacts within the cyber insurance market.
• Exceptional client management skills, skilled at supporting clients in difficult and time sensitive situations.
• An external profile as a leader in this field with an in-depth sector/market understanding and the impact of trends on clients.
• A commitment to developing and nurturing the talent of junior lawyers.
• An understanding of how the provision of legal services should be delivered at a top 20 law firm, including revenue prioritisation, a commercial mindset and effective and efficient matter management.
• To be an admitted lawyer in the UK or similar jurisdiction.