Associate - Data, Cyber & Technology Risk

Department: Professional and Commercial Risk

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester

Description

Our Commercial Dispute Resolution team are currently looking to bring in a junior Disputes Lawyer to support technology liability claims and cyber & data risk.

Within the professional liability and commercial disputes group we have a team specialising in cyber incidents, data litigation and technology claims. Our team has defended a range of professionals in the technology sector and acts for the major insurers in this sector.

The team has also responded to hundreds of breaches and Cyber and Data Risk incidents, helping clients of all sizes. We are a preferred legal services provider to the Cyber and Data Risk insurance industry which ensures a regular and growing flow of data breach matters and data claims. The team typically acts as the first responder, coordinating the breach and forensic investigation alongside providing legal advice or defending data and privacy claims.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Technology Disputes and Cyber and Data Risk team you will:
• Interact directly with clients in a supportive environment;
• Help deliver our knowledge of key issues and provide meaningful advice to clients;
• Support on exciting and fast-paced breach notifications;
• Support with growth of the practice in Bristol and beyond;
• Operate at the cutting edge of this emerging area of law;
• Operate with autonomy, but with the benefit of support and supervision from leading practitioners at all times;
• Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, often making time pressured and critical decisions;
• Work in a highly collaborative environment, both within the team, across the firm, and with clients.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
• At least 3 years PQE
• Experience within a professional liability/commercial disputes practice
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility for matters
• Good communication, relationship and client handling skills
• Ability to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues
• Ability to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority
• Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
• Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team