Senior Associate - Cyber

As a Senior Associate in Clyde & Co's Cyber Practice, you will help clients manage cyber risk across Readiness, Respond and Recover phases. You will work with a global team on cross-jurisdictional incidents, regulatory investigations and data protection matters, including forensics coordination and breach response. You’ll develop relationships with insurers, corporate clients and third parties while contributing to business development and thought leadership. The role offers exposure to large-scale, multi-jurisdictional security incidents and evolving cyber litigation. Join a collaborative, growth-oriented team shaping cyber risk advice for a diverse client base.

• Collaborate with partners on a wide range of cyber risk matters across Readiness, Respond and Recover
• Lead on cyber security incidents, including coordinating CMT calls, engaging IT forensics, and advising on notifications
• Manage regulatory investigations (ICO, FCA, SRA, etc) and liaise with authorities
• Handle litigation related to cyber incidents, including group and representative actions
• Provide GDPR applicability guidance on international breaches
• Contribute to business development and client relationship-building in cyber and insurer sectors
• Build the firm's profile in the cyber market and support thought leadership/public relations
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, brokers and key intermediaries

• Strong litigation experience with technology/ media disputes preferred
• Prior cyber risk experience focused on breach response
• Driven, proactive with a keen interest in tech and data issues
• Minimum of 5 PQE (professional qualification experience) guidance
• Solicitors Act 1974 practicing certificate
• Successful completion of Training Contract or equivalent and relevant legal education

• passionate
• driven
• determined
• breach response leadership
• data protection and GDPR advisory
• regulatory investigations coordination