Associate Lawyer (1-2Pqe)

Job Description About the role Clyde & Co's global cyber risk team provides a market leading end-to-end cyber solution, tailored to our client's needs. We provide small, medium and large organisations across all industry sectors with an integrated service to ensure all their cyber risk and privacy needs are addressed. Our Singapore office currently has an exciting opportunity available for an intelligent and highly motivated lawyer to work alongside partner, Nicholas Sykes, and other team members. You will help 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. This role would best suit a lawyer with cyber or privacy experience, but you may be considered if you come from a regulatory investigation, dispute resolution (particularly regulatory), and / or insurance background. However, you must have had some exposure to cyber matters, and / or be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of, and interest in, cyber related legal issues. You will be heavily involved in all aspects of matters allowing you to make a significant contribution to the outcome and your personal and professional development. Further, you will be encouraged to foster and generate client relationships and will engage frequently in business development. Key Responsibilities As the first point of contact for clients experiencing a cyber incident or data breach, the lawyer is to provide support promptly and efficiently through telephone and email communications. Manage the client-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 with 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. Assist in the management of any litigation / arbitration (Singapore and overseas based). 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. Key skills & experience We're looking for an ambitious lawyer who enjoys working as part of dynamic and collaborative team. Strong academic credentials, self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills. Candidates must be qualified to practise in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction. Strong interest in or demonstrated practical cyber and privacy related experience. Proven experience dealing with escalated, client 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, project management 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.