Legal Counsel (Cybersecurity)
JOB_53419954722873Job type
PermanentLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
In-house LegalIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
Legal Counsel (Cybersecurity)
Legal Counsel
Your new company
We are working with a large, diverse organisation who want to make a legal hire in the Cybersecurity department. They are looking to expand their Cybersecurity Legal Team with a forward-thinking legal professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments. If you have a strong foundation in legal analysis, problem-solving, and communication, and you're curious about how these skills could be applied in a global financial context, this opportunity might be worth considering.
Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
If you would like to talk about this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
We are working with a large, diverse organisation who want to make a legal hire in the Cybersecurity department. They are looking to expand their Cybersecurity Legal Team with a forward-thinking legal professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments. If you have a strong foundation in legal analysis, problem-solving, and communication, and you're curious about how these skills could be applied in a global financial context, this opportunity might be worth considering.
Your new role
- Advising internal teams on how to navigate cybersecurity incidents, including legal considerations around notifications, contractual obligations, and risk mitigation.
- Supporting responses to regulatory enquiries and investigations involving cyber and information security matters.
- Providing legal insight into the design and implementation of cybersecurity programs, governance frameworks, and compliance strategies.
- Tracking and interpreting emerging cybersecurity regulations, such as those impacting financial services in the UK, EU, and other jurisdictions, and helping to inform internal policy and compliance approaches.
- Collaborating with legal and product teams to assess new technologies, applications, and initiatives from a cybersecurity legal perspective.
- Contributing to the development of training materials, tabletop exercises, and internal presentations to raise awareness and preparedness.
- Assisting in the review and refinement of cybersecurity-related policies, playbooks, and procedures.
What you'll need to succeed
- Have experience advising on cybersecurity/data privacy or working closely with information security teams.
- They are proactive, pragmatic, and comfortable managing multiple priorities under pressure.
- Communicate clearly and build trusted relationships across diverse teams.
- Hold a law degree and are qualified to practice in the UK (or an equivalent jurisdiction).
- Have a keen interest in financial services and regulatory frameworks.
What you'll get in return
- Circa £54,720 - £82,080
- A hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home
- 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
- Private medical insurance
- Pension plans
- Paid parental leave.
- A workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and authenticity
If you would like to talk about this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
Legal Counsel (Cybersecurity)JOB_534199547228732025-09-162025-12-15
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