Senior Associate – Cyber Insurance & Incident Response
Montgomery Advisory is partnering with a leading national law firm to recruit a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Cyber Insurance team in Sydney or Melbourne.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing areas of insurance law, advising insurers and corporate clients on cyber incidents, data breaches, privacy obligations, cyber coverage disputes and cyber-related litigation.
You'll work on complex, high-profile matters alongside an experienced and collaborative team, with significant client exposure and excellent opportunities for career progression.
The Role
You will advise on a broad range of cyber insurance and incident response matters, including:
- Managing cyber incident response matters from initial notification through to resolution
- Advising on privacy, data breach and regulatory notification obligations
- Acting for insurers on cyber coverage issues
- Advising on disputes, recoveries and cyber-related litigation
- Acting as coverage and monitoring counsel on significant cyber incidents
- Briefing Counsel and coordinating technical experts, insurers and other stakeholders throughout the response process
About You
You will have:
- 4+ years' post-admission experience
- Experience in cyber, financial lines or commercial litigation
- Insurance law experience or exposure to the insurance sector (highly regarded)
- Strong drafting, analytical and investigative skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- A commercial, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine interest in cyber risk and emerging technologies
Senior Lawyer - Cyber , Privacy, Data Breaches & Insurance Litigation in Melbourne employer: Montgomery Advisory
Montgomery Advisory is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Sydney, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that fosters professional growth. As a Senior Wills & Estates Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to manage complex cases while being backed by a team of dedicated junior lawyers, ensuring a balanced workload and ample opportunities for mentorship. The firm values clear communication and rigorous analysis, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the legal field.
