IT and Cyber Disputes Solicitor

Cyber, Technology & Data Protection Disputes Solicitor - City of London - Private Practice


Tier 1, global, firm is looking to recruit a Senior Cyber, Tech and Data Litigator due to the focused, strategic, expansion.

The Firm

One of the leading and most established Technology, Media & Telecoms practices in the UK. With a team of over 30 partners and over 100 additional fee-earners, across an international network. The firm provides a full range of advice and guidance, including in relation to: cyber, data protection, privacy, defamation, media, intellectual property, Freedom of Information, technology, telecoms, IT and communications disputes, outsourcing, e-business, IT product and services contracts and commercial contracts.

The Team

The team guides clients and manage a full range of cyber matters including: pre-breach services such as cyber simulations; full incident response management; regulatory investigations; and litigation arising out of cyber incidents.

The team has handled some of the most complex technology disputes in the UK. The practice handles disputes relating to IT implementation projects, software licensing, outsourcing agreements and general commercial issues within the IT industry.

The Role

The role is wide-ranging and will include advising clients on:

Pre-breach guidance and post breach management.

Regulatory: managing regulatory investigations including: notifying regulators ; dealing with regulatory enforcement action; and appealing enforcement decisions.

Cyber/privacy Litigation: dealing with litigation connected to cyber matters including: pursuing claims and recoveries against suppliers; dealing with B2B and B2C claims; defending group litigation and representative actions initiated following incidents; and managing other disputes arising out of security incidents.

Technology Litigation: dealing with technically complex IT issues, including IT implementation, software licensing and outsourcing agreements. Supporting clients in pre-litigation matters, distressed re-negotiation, ADR, and litigation/arbitration.

The Candidate

You will a demonstrable track record in TMT disputes, specialising in cyber work and technology disputes.

Benefits

- Tier 1 firm
- Highly competitive salary structure
- Attractive benefits package
- First class training and career development programme

To apply for this position, please contact Richard Coward at BCL Legal