Job Description

About your new role

Join CyXcel, where our mission is to deliver cyber excellence across the globe. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking team working at the intersection of law, technology, and crisis management. Our clients span private, public, and third-sector organisations, including insurers, government departments, and emergency services.



As a Senior Solicitor, you will play a pivotal role in leading and evolving our cyber legal services, particularly in incident response. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team that combines legal expertise with digital forensics, threat intelligence, and cyber risk engineering.

This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Solicitor with a passion for cyber law and crisis response to shape the future of cyber legal services.

Key Responsibilities

. Lead and manage a caseload of complex data breach and cyber incident claims

. Provide strategic legal advice during live cyber incidents, including ransomware attacks and data exfiltration events

. Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and case handlers

. Collaborate with technical experts to deliver integrated incident response solutions

. Develop and enhance CyXcel's cyber-focused legal products and services

. Ensure compliance with client SLAs and internal governance standards

. Produce high-quality reports and legal documentation under pressure

. Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning in cyber law

About You

You are a qualified solicitor (6+ years PQE) with a keen interest in cyber incident response. You thrive in high-pressure environments and are motivated by the challenge of helping clients navigate complex crises.

We're looking for someone who is:



. Experienced in managing high-volume and high-stakes data breach matters

. Comfortable working in fast-paced, crisis-driven scenarios

. Familiar with the UK cyber insurance market and its operational dynamics (preferred)

. Coverage experience (preferred)

. Commercially astute, with an entrepreneurial mindset

. A confident communicator with excellent attention to detail

. Able to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines

. Passionate about innovation in cyber law and client service

Why CyXcel?

. Work alongside leading experts in cyber law, digital forensics, and threat intelligence

. Be part of a growing, market-leading team with a global reach

. Shape the future of cyber legal services in a collaborative, innovative environment

. Access to cutting-edge tools and resources to support your work

. Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's

Top Employers awards 2025

, and ranking

5th

in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.



Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.



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