Job Description
Join a leading Cyber & Insurance team handling data breaches, regulatory investigations and complex disputes.
1-4 PQE & SA opportunities.
Work on high-profile cyber matters
Join a collaborative, high-performing team that offers direct mentoring
Elite and high calibre practice
Cyber experience for Lawyer level not required
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.
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.
Sydney or Melbourne
Senior Associate (5+)
The Opportunity
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.
You will gain exposure to:
Cyber incident response and data breach management
Privacy and information security advice
Regulatory investigations involving APRA, ASIC and the OAIC
Coverage disputes across cyber, professional indemnity, D&O; and financial lines policies
Complex insurance litigation and commercial disputes
Class action defence arising from cyber and privacy incidents
Policy interpretation and indemnity advice




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

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