Mullen Coughlin
Senior Associate (UK)
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About the Firm
Mullen Coughlin is a highly successful, fast-growing niche law firm with international presence focused exclusively on counseling organizations in the context of data privacy, including incident response, regulatory investigation, and compliance. Committed to rapid incident response to incoming client calls, we thrive in a high energy, close-knit, and upbeat culture. The Firm pays very competitively in the market and offers a full benefit package, including holiday, paid maternity and paternity leave, and a pension program.
About the UK Office
The UK office is comprised of a small specialist team of partners and associates based across the UK.
About the Role
In this role, the Senior Associate will work in a highly collaborative, team environment to provide legal counsel to organizations investigating and responding to international data privacy and cybersecurity incidents. Senior Associates are expected to lead complex matters, including large-scale ransomware attacks, supply chain compromises, and cross-border data breaches. They will gather and assess relevant facts, engage and coordinate with forensic and other third-party experts, and guide clients through regulatory communications, notification requirements, and potential enforcement actions. Senior Associates also play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior team members, reviewing their work product, and supporting professional development. Due to the unpredictable nature of cybersecurity events, all Partners and Associates participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide crisis management support to our clients.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel to organizations investigating and responding to international data privacy and cybersecurity incidents.
- Lead complex matters, including large-scale ransomware attacks, supply chain compromises, and cross-border data breaches.
- Gather and assess relevant facts.
- Engage and coordinate with forensic and other third-party experts.
- Guide clients through regulatory communications, notification requirements, and potential enforcement actions.
- Supervise and mentor junior team members.
- Review their work product and support their professional development.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide crisis management support to clients.
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Requirements
- Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
- Over five years of experience in crisis management, cybersecurity, or privacy.
- Demonstrable experience leading and managing complex cybersecurity incidents.
- Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers or team members.
- Exceptional analytic, writing, communication, and preparation skills.
- Focused attention to detail.
- Initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage their own caseload and lead high-impact client engagements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of five years PQE.
- Preference given to those who have worked in private practice within data privacy, healthcare, financial services, or regulatory compliance.
How to Apply
To Apply, submit a CV using the online application link below.
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