Senior Associate

Clyde & Co is an international law firm, with the largest, dedicated cyber incident response practice in Australia.

The team advises small, medium and large organisations operating across Australia and New Zealand, regionally and globally in response to a range of incidents, as well as assisting clients on matters of privacy compliance, cyber incidents readiness and resilience exercises.

The team is led by John Moran, who is an internationally recognised leader in cybersecurity and incident response and has a strong focus on team culture and the personal development of all staff.

In recent times, the team has advised on over 1500 incidents, including a number of the highest profile and complex incidents, both locally and globally.

About the role

Our Sydney office is currently looking for intelligent and sharp minded Senior Associate level lawyers to join our leading and rapidly expanding cyber incident response team.

On behalf of the client, you will help to manage the lifecycle of a cyber incident, related investigations and litigation. A key component is providing crisis and reputational management services to our clients following a cyber incident or data breach, as well as excellent customer service, in a seamless and timely manner. As part of the role, there is also the opportunity to support the pre-incident risk advisory practice.

This role suits 5-8PQE lawyers with cyber or privacy experience, and / or those with experience in regulatory investigations, dispute resolution (particularly regulatory), and / or insurance.

The nature and size of the team will mean that you will be heavily involved in all aspects of their matters allowing you to make a significant contribution to their outcome and your personal and professional development.

Given the fast-paced nature of the work, you will develop core skills and experience at an expeditious rate. Further, you will be encouraged to foster and generate client relationships and will engage in business development frequently.

You will work with clients across sectors, as well as partners and lawyers both in Australia and across our network of over 60 offices. Our Global Secondment Program also provides lawyers with opportunities to visit other offices to develop internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• As the first point of contact for customers experiencing a cyber incident or data breach, the lawyer is to provide support promptly and efficiently through telephone and email communications.
• Manage the customer-facing breach response and crisis management for our clients from start to finish including taking instructions and maintaining client files.
• Coordinate the initial response to the cyber incident including the client, internal team (locally and globally, depending on the incident) and third-party vendors, in accordance with an organisation's incident response plan (if required).
• Within a supportive environment, you will have the autonomy to manage your own case load and liaise directly with clients in relation to incidents.
• Assist with the potential regulatory obligations, investigations, and notification requirements.
• Complete incident reports outlining the status of the incident, remediation activities, as well as post-incident reviews.
• Ensure the incident is fully communicated, recorded and tracked in accordance with our existing frameworks.
• Responsible for ensuring that the client experience is second to none.
• Opportunity to be involved and develop the pre-incident practice to help organisations become more cyber resilient.

About you

We're looking for ambitious individuals who enjoy working as part of a dynamic and collaborative team.

• Strong academic credentials, self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Interest in or demonstrated practical cyber and privacy related experience would be beneficial but is not essential for the role.
• Proven experience dealing with escalated, customer-facing issues, as well as experience handling a high caseload and working in a fast-paced environment. A critical mind and focus on problem solving is a must.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in building a rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and with the assistance of the partner, actively developing these client relationships.

In return, you will benefit from being part of a team that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly practice you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.

About Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organisations successfully navigate risk and maximise opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realise their potential; using its legal and professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships; and minimising the impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. For more information please visit www.clydeco.com.

How to apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (including cover letter, resume and academic transcript) online.

We offer a range of tailored benefits, support and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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