Associate - Cyber and Data Risk


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£75,000 to £80,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M2 3AE
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	4 Dec 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You will be joining a leading international law firm with a highly regarded disputes and insurance practice. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to recruit an Associate into its specialist Cyber & Data Risk team in London.

The team advises insurers, businesses and global organisations on complex cyber, data privacy and technology-related matters, including high-profile and cross-border instructions.

Your new role

You will work alongside experienced Partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of contentious and advisory Cyber & Data Risk matters.

Your caseload will include:

Cyber incident response and data breach management

Data protection and privacy disputes

Regulatory investigations and enforcement matters

Technology and cyber-related litigation

Professional indemnity and technology errors and omissions claims

Network security and ransomware incidents

Cyber insurance coverage advice

Reputation management and crisis response matters

You will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, manage matters with appropriate supervision and develop specialist expertise within a growing area of legal practice.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 2 years' PQE and have a background in litigation, disputes or related advisory work. Direct experience of cyber and data risk work is preferable.

The firm is open to candidates from a commercial background with previous insurance experience, particularly where you have handled complex contentious matters and experience with AI-related matters is beneficial. Candidates with experience in data protection/data breaches may also be considered where their experience is transferable to cyber and data risk work.

You should have strong drafting, analytical and client-facing skills, alongside a commercial and pragmatic approach to providing legal advice.

What you'll get in return

You will have the opportunity to join a growing specialist team within an international law firm, working on sophisticated cyber, data and technology matters for a varied client base. The position offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to build a genuine specialism in Cyber & Data Risk while working alongside experienced practitioners.

The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and hybrid working.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email for further information. Or call us now on 0161 228 7770.

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