CareerPlan

Associate – Disputes + Investigations

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-08-28 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Associate lawyer handling complex, high-profile disputes and investigations involving data breaches, regulatory scrutiny, and high-stakes litigation in the cyber and digital risk sectors.

Role type

Associate – Disputes and Investigations (Cyber/Litigation)

Builds

Legal strategies and representations for clients facing cyber incidents, regulatory investigations, and privacy complaints.

Domain

Legal services, Cybersecurity, Digital Risk, Litigation

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Commercial litigation, Insurance litigation, Regulatory investigations, Data breach litigation, Privacy complaints, Tech E&O and professional indemnity disputes, Emerging digital sector claims

Preferred skills

Analytical skills, Sound judgment, Client management, Managing competing priorities, Thriving in fast-paced environments

Technologies

AI-enabled systems, Digital forensics tools

Responsibilities

Work on data breach litigation, regulatory investigations, privacy complaints, tech E&O disputes, and emerging digital sector claims; collaborate with cyber incident responders, digital forensics teams, and crisis communication strategists.

Seniority

Associate (early career lawyer)