Atmos Australia and New Zealand

The future isn’t waiting. It’s accelerating. Threat actors are evolving. Technology is moving faster than ever. And when everything hits at once - that’s when Atmos steps in.
Welcome to the specialist
First Response Team at Atmos
.
We operate at the frontline of cyber incidents, data breaches and digital crises - where legal risk, operational response and reputational impact converge in real time.
When a major breach unfolds. When regulators need answers. When customers, stakeholders and boards demand clarity.
That’s where we operate.
We bring together law, cyber intelligence, crisis communications and digital expertise - standing alongside our clients in their most critical moments. And we’re growing.
Your Mission
Support and lead frontline incident response matters, working directly with clients, internal teams, and the Atmos First Response and Remediation Panel to manage high-stakes cyber and privacy events as they unfold.
You’ll Contribute To Matters Involving
<ul>
<li>Cyber incidents and data breaches</li>
<li>Privacy events and regulatory notification strategy</li>
<li>Crisis response, government engagement and stakeholder management</li>
<li>Cross-border incident coordination, leveraging expertise from our Atmos Atlas network</li>
<li>Post-incident remediation, risk mitigation and organisational resilience initiatives</li>
</ul>
Depending on your level of experience, you'll have the opportunity to:
<ul>
<li>Manage matters and client relationships</li>
<li>Lead teams and complex incident responses</li>
<li>Advise senior stakeholders</li>
<li>Mentor and develop junior lawyers</li>
</ul>
Depending on your level of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work with:
<ul>
<li>Cyber and incident response experts</li>
<li>Forensics and threat intelligence teams</li>
<li>Crisis communications specialists</li>
<li>Regulators, insurers and global legal partners</li>
<li>Our product, data, readiness, recovery, and disputes teams</li>
</ul>
This isn’t traditional legal work. This is
legal led crisis response in real time
.
You will be coached and mentored by Atmos’ leading team of First Response Partners – Anthony Cooke, Reece Corbett-Wilkins, Richard Berkahn, Stefanie Luhrs, Georgia Schulberg and Claudia Dennison, together with other leading Partners and Directors within the Atmos Group.
You Might Be
An Associate, Senior Associate Or Special Counsel With
<ul>
<li>Experience in cyber incident response, privacy, regulatory or technology matters</li>
<li>A desire to move beyond traditional law firm thinking into dynamic, real-time advisory, with a strong client facing role</li>
<li>Strong judgement in high-pressure, fast-moving environments</li>
<li>The ability to translate complex legal and technical issues into clear, actionable advice</li>
<li>A collaborative mindset and interest in working across disciplines</li>
</ul>
We are looking to build the next generation of industry leaders with a passion for solving technology related harms and protecting our community. Experience in cyber incident response, data protection and/or privacy law or in-house incident response is highly valued but mindset, adaptability and curiosity matter just as much.
Why Atmos
Atmos is building something distinctive in the market, shaping the future of cyber, privacy and digital risk. We are constantly innovating and evolving, improving how we operate and streamlining the work that slows others down, giving you more time to focus on meaningful client impact, your development and your wellbeing.
Here, you grow faster and contribute meaningfully, working alongside senior leaders who are invested in your development and share how they think, decide and lead.
We empower you to do the best work of your career, fostering curiosity, continuous learning and genuine flexibility that support both professional performance and a life outside work.
We Offer
<ul>
<li>A market-leading bonus structure</li>
<li>Merit-based progression with no PQE ceilings</li>
<li>Hybrid work and genuine flexibility</li>
<li>AI-enabled systems and operational support</li>
<li>Real impact through the Atmos First Response Pro Bono Program</li>
</ul>
Our Culture Is Built On Four Guiding Principles
We are humans first, looking out for each other and our clients.
We deliver solutions and are willing to do things differently.
We move at pace, keep things simple and deliver on our promises.
We value our people and recognise their contribution.
The Bigger Vision
Atmos exists to revolutionise cyber, privacy and digital risk management, building the next generation of innovative legal services for a world where technology, crisis and law are permanently connected.
If you want to help shape that future, we should talk.

Associate / Senior Associate / Special Counsel, First Response

Associate / Senior Associate / Special Counsel, First Response

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