Associate - Cyber Incident Response & Digital Risk

Salary: $120K - $180K pkg plus bonus

Associate – Cyber Incident Response & Digital Risk

Be at the forefront of cyber, privacy and digital risk.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join a specialist team working at the intersection of law, technology and crisis management.

This is a chance to move beyond traditional legal practice and work on complex, high-stakes matters where organisations need immediate, commercially focused advice in response to cyber incidents, data breaches and digital crises.

You'll work alongside leading practitioners, cyber specialists and crisis management professionals, advising clients when the stakes are high and the response matters most.

The opportunity
You'll work directly with clients and senior practitioners on matters involving:

• Cyber incidents, data breaches and privacy events.
• Privacy law, regulatory notifications and compliance strategy.
• Crisis response, stakeholder management and government engagement.
• Cross-border incident coordination.
• Post-incident remediation, risk mitigation and organisational resilience.

You'll also collaborate with digital forensic specialists, cyber intelligence teams, crisis communications experts and other technical professionals, gaining exposure to a rapidly evolving area of legal practice.

About you
We're interested in speaking with an Associate who has experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Privacy, technology or regulatory law.
• Commercial litigation, disputes or investigations.
• Cyber security or data protection-related matters.

You don’t need extensive cyber, privacy or incident response experience — limited exposure is fine if you have strong commercial judgement, a genuine interest in digital risk and the motivation to build your career in this evolving space.

Direct cyber incident response experience isn't essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to transition into cyber, privacy and digital risk, with the support and mentoring to develop specialist expertise.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Work on high-profile, complex matters with real client impact.
• Learn directly from experienced senior practitioners.
• Build expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice.
• Enjoy a market-leading bonus structure and merit-based progression, without traditional PQE ceilings.
• Benefit from hybrid working, genuine flexibility and AI-enabled systems.
• Contribute to meaningful pro bono initiatives.
• Work in a collaborative, innovative environment that values professional development and wellbeing.

Take your career in a different direction If you're curious about technology, enjoy solving complex problems and want to build a career in a dynamic area of law, this role offers the opportunity to develop a distinctive specialisation while working on matters that genuinely matter.

How to Apply
For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:

Rachael Musgrave | Partner - Legal Professional

Why Work with Rachael at Empire Group?

• Industry Expertise: As a lawyer, I bring first-hand insight into the profession, backed by a team with 175+ years of combined legal recruitment expertise.
• Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
• Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
• Privacy: Trust that your information will be treated with the confidentiality that you deserve. Only be put forward to a role with your explicit consent.

Ref No: RM1692163
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0404 896 095.

Rachael Musgrave is a Partner - Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. She has been supporting the Legal Industry throughout her career, initially as a Lawyer, and then later as Legal Professional Recruiter. She understands how to balance the needs and wants of her candidates and is highly qualified at connecting these candidates to their next great opportunity.

If you cannot contact Rachael, please reach out to her junior Consultant, Caroline Marley, at [email protected] or on 07 3231 1200.

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.