Senior Associate - Cyber, Data and Technology
- Lead clients through major cyber-attacks and data breaches.
- Advise on privacy compliance and technology liability risks.
- Mentor junior lawyers and work as part of a collaborative team.
Senior Associate, Cyber, Data & Technology - Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
Are you looking to work across incident response, privacy compliance, and complex professional indemnity claims on behalf of tech professionals and providers?
Are you seeking complex client work, collaboration, and progression in one of Australia's largest, and fastest growing cyber teams?
Join the best. Be yourself.
At WK, we solve complex legal problems, challenge ourselves to innovate, and create impact for our people, clients, and communities. We're Asia Pacific's leading insurance and risk legal business, and due to growth, we're expanding our Cyber & Technology team.
Our growth has been phenomenal. Why?
At Wotton Kearney, we attract the best clients because we have the best people, delivering exceptional service to become industry leaders, building a thriving business driven by our shared values - Focus on the Main Game, Have Each Other's Back, and Be Real - so if you're looking for the best place to grow your career, talk to us.
The Role
As a Senior Associate in our market-leading Cyber, Data & Technology team, you'll work alongside industry leaders, supporting clients through high-profile cyber incidents, privacy breaches, and complex litigation. You'll advise on multi-jurisdictional matters, focusing on incident response, privacy compliance, and technology risk.
What You'll Do:
- Lead clients through major cyber-attacks and data breaches - locally and internationally.
- Advise on privacy compliance and technology liability risks.
- Defend complex litigation and manage cyber insurance claims.
- Use advanced cyber forensics, including AI-backed PII reviews.
- Mentor junior lawyers and work as part of a collaborative team.
- Work across diverse industries and clients.
What We're Looking For:
- A Senior Associate or Associate ready to take a step up.
- Experience in cyber, privacy, technology is preferred, but if you have professional indemnity experience, or even broader insurance litigation experience and an interest in cyber, we'd love to talk to you.
- Excellent client management skills, with a track record of building strong relationships with clients and claims managers.
- Passion for innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact.
Why Wotton Kearney?
At Wotton Kearney, we're not your typical law firm. We are forward-thinking pioneers, creative strategists, and genuine professionals reshaping insurance law. We thrive on collaboration, bold ideas, and unwavering support. Here's what sets us apart:
- Industry Leaders & Innovation Pioneers - We don't just keep up with change; we drive it. We were the first Australian law firm to launch Cicero, the country's first AI product built for legal professionals.
- Recognised Excellence - Ranked Australia's best insurance law firm (Best Lawyers 2026) and consistently ranked Band 1 across legal directories.
- FLEX for all -We care about client outcomes, quality, and business and cultural contributions. If you can make that work by working part-time, working "irregular hours" or working from home - then so can we.
- Growth & Mentoring - We invest in you with hands-on mentoring, training, and career development, keeping you ahead in the legal and insurance industries.
- A Culture That Sets Us Apart - Open, collegiate, and passionate about everything we do. We don't just talk about culture; we live it.
- Giving Back - From building homes in Cambodia to fun runs and bake sales, there are plenty of ways to make an impact beyond the office.
- Leaders of the Pack - As one of Australia's fastest-growing law firms, we know where we're headed and we want you on the journey with us.
- Putting People First - We offer generous parental leave up to 26 weeks, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, health and wellbeing benefits, education assistance and more.
How to apply
Please navigate via the "apply now" link. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact us at join.us@wottonkearney.com
Important note to recruitment agencies
Wotton Kearney only considers agency submissions from agencies we've directly contacted through our Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward resumes or profiles directly to Wotton Kearney Partners, hiring managers, or other employees. Introductions are only established upon acceptance by our Talent Acquisition team. We reserve the right to retain any unsolicited CV's received outside of this process without incurring any associated fees.
We vet all employer accounts and do our best to keep job ads safe, but scams can still occur. Be cautious when sharing personal information — never provide financial details or make payments during the application process. For extra security, use the Apply button on our site when proceeding.