Senior Associate, Cyber

• Award winning leading national Insurance Law & Litigation practice
• Excellent mentors and a collaborative team
• Sydney or Melbourne location

About The Company Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and global reach.

We are consistently recognised as a premier Insurance Law & Litigation practice and have recently been recognised with two major honours at the 2026 Beaton Client Choice Awards, reinforcing the firm's strong reputation for client service and experience.

We are also proud that Lander & Rogers has once again been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for 2026 – 2028.

This marks the sixth consecutive year the firm has received the citation, recognising our continued progress in leadership, flexibility, talent and pay equity.

About The Role Our long-standing relationships and deep knowledge of the insurance industry have seen us recognised as the premier Insurance Law & Litigation practice in Australia.

Reporting directly to the Partner you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile cases, collaborate with industry-leading professionals, and contribute to the continued success and growth of our practice.

Responsibilities This role offers the opportunity to work on cyber matters and provide clients with practical legal advice on cyber claims.

• Manage cyber incident response matters from initial triage through to resolution, working closely with clients, insurers and technical experts.
• Provide practical legal advice on cyber incident risks, privacy and data breach obligations, including regulatory and individual notifications where required.
• Act as a key client contact throughout the response process, coordinating stakeholders, obtaining instructions and advising on recoveries and disputes arising from incidents.
• Advising insurers on cyber coverage issues.
• Acting as coverage and monitoring counsel on significant cyber incidents with day-to-day carriage of matter.
• Preparing briefs for Counsel to advise if necessary.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Law.
• A current practising certificate in the relevant jurisdiction.
• At least 4 years' post-admission experience in cyber, financial lines or commercial litigation.
• Experience in insurance law, or exposure to the insurance sector, will be highly regarded.
• Litigation expertise to advise on any disputes or class actions arising from a data breach.
• Strong critical thinking and investigative skills, with the ability to approach issues creatively and strategically.
• Excellent legal drafting skills.
• Strong file management and billing skills, with a focus on timeliness and accuracy.
• A strong client service mindset.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively with clients and key stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Confidence facilitating presentations and meetings with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge the status quo and suggest practical solutions.

Culture People choose Lander & Rogers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture.

We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.

Benefits

• Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
• Additional leave: To encourage you to take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise, we offer an annual wellness day and if you meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive up to five additional days of annual leave.
• Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: enjoy the flexibility to fit out your home office or support your health and wellbeing with an annual $250 allowance.
• Lifestyle & tech discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on technology, retail, travel and everyday lifestyle purchases.
• Wellbeing first: Prioritise your wellbeing through twice-weekly connection lunches and an annual wellness day, designed to keep you connected and supported.

How To Apply Click APPLY or visit www.landers.com.au.

Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.

We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.