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We are currently partnering with a leading national law firm seeking to grow its highly regarded Cyber, Privacy and Insurance 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, Melbourne or Brisbane
�� Lawyer (1–4 PQE)
�� Senior Associate / Special Counsel (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

For Lawyers (1–5 PQE)

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
✔ Intellectual curiosity
✔ A willingness to learn
✔ Resilience and a proactive attitude
✔ An interest in working closely with clients on fast-moving matters

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.

For Senior Associates / Special Counsel

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 strong 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.

rosie@taglegalsearch.com / 0479 085 447

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