Job Description
Join a leading Cyber & Insurance team handling data breaches, regulatory investigations and complex disputes. 1-4 PQE & SA opportunities.
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Work on high-profile cyber matters
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Join a collaborative, high-performing team that offers direct mentoring
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Elite and high calibre practice
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Cyber experience for Lawyer level not required
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We are currently partnering with a leading national law firm seeking to grow its highly regarded Cyber practice due to a sustained increase in workflow and a strong pipeline of matters.
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The team advises insurers, government entities, multinational corporations and listed organisations on some of Australia's most complex cyber incidents, data breaches, regulatory investigations and coverage disputes.
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Sydney or Melbourne
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Senior Associate (5+)
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The Opportunity
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This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist practice at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing areas of law. The team is involved in high-profile cyber incidents from the moment a breach occurs, working closely with insurers, forensic experts, crisis management consultants, IT security specialists and clients to navigate legal, regulatory and commercial risk.
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You will gain exposure to:
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Cyber incident response and data breach management
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Privacy and information security advice
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Regulatory investigations involving APRA, ASIC and the OAIC
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Coverage disputes across cyber, skilled indemnity, D&O; and financial lines policies
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Complex insurance litigation and commercial disputes
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Class action defence arising from cyber and privacy incidents
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Policy interpretation and indemnity advice
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Emerging technology,



privacy and cybersecurity risks
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The team is open to candidates from insurance litigation, commercial litigation, regulatory, disputes, professional indemnity, financial lines, medical negligence or broader defendant insurance backgrounds.
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Previous cyber experience is not required.
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What is important is:
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Strong technical foundations
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A willingness to learn
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Resilience and a proactive attitude
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An interest in working closely with clients on fast-moving matters
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The team has a strong track record of training and developing lawyers who are looking to build a long-term career in cyber, privacy and insurance disputes.
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For Senior Associates:
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The firm is also interested in speaking with experienced cyber practitioners who can bring strong technical capability and a desire to take ownership of matters.
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This role would suit someone who:
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Has a strong insurance, coverage or disputes background
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Enjoys client-facing work and managing complex matters
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Wants to mentor and develop junior lawyers
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Is interested in helping grow a market-leading practice
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May be seeking a long-term pathway toward leadership and partnership
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Why This Role?
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Significant volume of work and long-term growth opportunities
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Direct access to highly experienced partners and industry leaders
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Genuine autonomy and responsibility
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Strong mentoring and development culture
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Collaborative, high-performing team environment
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Flexibility to be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
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If you're interested in discussing the opportunity confidentially, please reach out directly.

📌 Lawyer (1-4) And Senior Associate (5+) - Cyber - Sydney
🏢 TAG Legal Search
📍 New South Wales