Senior Solicitor

2 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom Weightmans Full time £100,000 - £150,000 per year

About your new role

Join CyXcel, where our mission is to deliver cyber excellence across the globe. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking team working at the intersection of law, technology, and crisis management. Our clients span private, public, and third-sector organisations, including insurers, government departments, and emergency services.

As a Senior Solicitor, you will play a pivotal role in leading and evolving our cyber legal services, particularly in incident response. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team that combines legal expertise with digital forensics, threat intelligence, and cyber risk engineering.

This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Solicitor with a passion for cyber law and crisis response to shape the future of cyber legal services.

Key Responsibilities

. Lead and manage a caseload of complex data breach and cyber incident claims

. Provide strategic legal advice during live cyber incidents, including ransomware attacks and data exfiltration events

. Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and case handlers

. Collaborate with technical experts to deliver integrated incident response solutions

. Develop and enhance CyXcel's cyber-focused legal products and services

. Ensure compliance with client SLAs and internal governance standards

. Produce high-quality reports and legal documentation under pressure

. Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning in cyber law

About You

You are a qualified solicitor (6+ years PQE) with a keen interest in cyber incident response. You thrive in high-pressure environments and are motivated by the challenge of helping clients navigate complex crises.

We're looking for someone who is:

. Experienced in managing high-volume and high-stakes data breach matters

. Comfortable working in fast-paced, crisis-driven scenarios

. Familiar with the UK cyber insurance market and its operational dynamics (preferred)

. Coverage experience (preferred)

. Commercially astute, with an entrepreneurial mindset

. A confident communicator with excellent attention to detail

. Able to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines

. Passionate about innovation in cyber law and client service

Why CyXcel
?

. Work alongside leading experts in cyber law, digital forensics, and threat intelligence

. Be part of a growing, market-leading team with a global reach

. Shape the future of cyber legal services in a collaborative, innovative environment

. Access to cutting-edge tools and resources to support your work

. Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities

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