Cyber Law Specialist

**About your new role**: The Cyber, Data & Privacy team is based in London but undertakes a broad range of substantial, challenging work around the world, largely focussed on incident response, regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, and litigation. The team’s clients include insurers, private corporations and public sector organisations The team is recruiting for senior lawyer (Principal Associate) whose main focus will be to support the delivery of our services and work for current and prospective clients whilst strengthening our already solid presence within the market. The role will encompass: - managing the response to cyber security incidents and data breaches - advising on data protection compliance and privacy issues - supporting clients in implementing their own cyber security strategies and incident response planning - acting as monitoring and coverage counsel for key insurer clients - working with our Cyber Lead to continue to develop and grow our cyber-focused products and services **About You**: You will be a qualified solicitor, circa 7 YR+ PQE. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be: - Track record of solid experience in handling a wide range of cyber security and data protection matters - Flexible and committed to the demands of working in crisis situations when required - Familiarity with the UK cyber insurance market would be preferred, including knowledge of its reporting arrangements, reserving philosophies, policy coverage and interpretation, and stakeholder relationships - Commercially astute and entrepreneurial - Strong interpersonal skills - Currently working, or have recently worked, at a recognised practice in this field of work - Market contacts with the ability to generate new leads and business (preferred but not essential) **Why work for us**: Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK. The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation." We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do. **Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans.** As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including; - 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) - Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment* - Healthcare cover/ Medicash - Pension plan - Life Insurance 4 x salary - Interest free travel loan scheme - Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service - Discounted gym membership - Discounted dental scheme - Cycle to work scheme - Offers & discounts - Great reward and recognition scheme - there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm. **Please note** - Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role. - We are open to part time/job share applicants. **Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL)