Associate / Senior Associate - Cyber (Tech Litigation)
* Legal
* Lawyer - Litigation
* Sydney
* Permanent / Full Time
Senior Associate, Cyber & Technology - (Location Flexible)
As an Associate or Senior Associate in our Cyber & Technology team, you’ll focus on complex technology liability and dispute work—acting for technology providers, insurers and corporates across high‑value, often multi‑jurisdictional matters.
You’ll work alongside experienced partners on claims involving failed tech implementations, software and platform issues, data-related disputes and cyber incidents—bringing together core PI principles with a tech lens.
What You'll Do:
* Defend claims against technology providers and advise on liability arising from tech failures, system outages, delayed implementations and data breaches.
* Work on complex disputes involving negligence, breach of contract and misleading or deceptive conduct.
* Act on cyber‑related disputes, including downstream claims following ransomware or security incidents.
* Collaborate with insurers on coverage issues and recovery strategies linked to tech and cyber losses.
* Build strong client relationships while mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a collaborative team.
What We're Looking For:
* An Associate or Senior Associate with a background in professional indemnity or broader insurance litigation.
* Experience or an interest in technology, cyber and data‑related disputes—whether established or something you’re keen to develop.
* Strong grounding in defending negligence and contractual claims.
* Excellent client management skills, with experience working with insurers and/or corporate clients.
* A collaborative mindset and curiosity about how PI work is evolving in the tech space.
Why Wotton Kearney?
* Industry Leaders & Innovation Pioneers – We drive change and were the first Australian law firm to launch Cicero, the country’s first AI product built for legal professionals.
* Recognised Excellence – Ranked Australia\'s best insurance law firm (Best Lawyers 2026) and consistently ranked Band 1 across legal directories.
* FLEX for all – We support flexible work arrangements to suit client outcomes, quality, and contributions.
* Growth & Mentoring – Hands‑on mentoring, training, and career development.
* A Culture That Sets Us Apart – Open, collegiate, and passionate about what we do.
* Giving Back – Community initiatives and opportunities to contribute beyond the office.
* Leaders of the Pack – One of Australia\'s fastest‑growing law firms with a clear path forward.
* Putting People First – Generous parental leave, annual leave, home office allowances, health and wellbeing benefits, and education assistance.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and supporting candidates with disabilities during the interview process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at join.us@wottonkearney.com
No current opportunities that suit your skills/experience?
We’re always interested in speaking to lawyers, paralegals and support staff who see a future with us. You can register your details by emailing your CV to join.us@wottonkearney.com (for Australian offices) or join.nz@wottonkearney.com (for New Zealand offices).
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