Solicitor – Specialist Liability, Data

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Become a part of DAC Beachcroft’s Claims Solutions Group, specifically within the Data Breach Claims team.

• Provide guidance to insurers and corporate clients in defending claims of varying values, types, and complexities.

• Investigate, defend, and resolve compensation claims resulting from data breaches and cyber incidents.

• Manage both litigated and pre-litigation claims.

• Offer proactive advice on pertinent issues.

• Prepare defenses up to Trial when necessary.

• Handle a diverse and intricate caseload, including individual data incidents, data subject access requests, and multiple claims stemming from cyber events.

• Attend conferences, trials, and provide witness proofing.

• Prepare and oversee the disclosure of sensitive documents.

• Draft Court documents.

• Participate in Trials and Applications alongside Counsel.

• Manage complex and sensitive files.

• Achieve a minimum annual target of 1,440 chargeable hours.

• Mentor paralegals within the team.

• Assist in marketing and business development initiatives.

• Maintain quality control, compliance with benchmarks, and accurate management information.

• Enhance and develop technical knowledge through online learning, training sessions, seminars, and relevant publications.

• Handle confidential information according to the firm's data security protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive.

• Relevant experience to assist with and manage a caseload of civil claims.

• Prior experience with data breach claims is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Eagerness to learn and grow in the role and the broader business environment.

• Capability to manage diverse and complex claims.

• Proficient in investigating data breach claims, including those involving GDPR and Data Protection Acts.

• Ability to provide timely, insightful, commercially aware, and sensitively drafted advice to clients.

• Competence in attending conferences, trials, and witness proofing.

• Skill in preparing and supervising the disclosure of sensitive documents.

• Ability to draft Court documents.

• Proficient in managing complex and sensitive files.

• Ability to handle confidential information in accordance with the firm's data security protocols.

🏝️ Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and an excellent work-life balance.

• A comprehensive remuneration package, including private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and discounted gym memberships.

• Opportunities for career growth and progression, including professional funding.

• Both in-person and remote social events.

• Chance to engage in various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities.

• A diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

• Comprehensive training provided by specialist and highly regarded Partners and other lawyers.