16 hours ago
Key requirements
Diploma in law from a recognized university Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house, in the fields of litigation, cyber insurance, confidential information protection, privacy, and cybersecurity Exceptional legal drafting and communication skills
The role
Clyde & Co is seeking a Cybersecurity Lawyer with 2-5 years of experience to join their Technology practice in Montreal, Canada. This role will focus on advising insurers and their policyholders on cyber-risk claims and related legal and operational issues.
What you'll do
- Actively participate within the team of lawyers working in coverage areas related to cybersecurity
- Advise our insurer clients and their policyholders from various industry sectors
- Advise insurers on cyber-risk related claims
- Review and analyze available insurance coverage under various insurance policies to advise our insurer clients
- Advise insurers and their policyholders on legal and operational issues affecting information technology, e-commerce, and privacy
- Provide support and advice in situations of security incident management and data breaches
- Lead and manage complex files in team with partners and lawyers of Clyde & Co, as well as with clients
- Work closely with experts to prepare and present clients' positions
- Understand and synthesize complex issues, on legal, factual, and technical aspects
- Draft opinions, incident reports, and other requests to various stakeholders
- Ensure rapid intervention by Clyde & Co in case of an incident involving cybersecurity and personal information security
- Anticipate, analyze, and assess IT risks for clients, as needed
- Maintain excellent relationships with insurers
- Undertake other responsibilities related to this role or arising from new priorities
What we're looking for
Diploma in law from a recognized university
Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec
2 to 5 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house, in the fields of litigation, cyber insurance, confidential information protection, privacy, and cybersecurity
Exceptional legal drafting and communication skills
Bilingualism (oral and written) in French and English
Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
Sound judgment and high-caliber legal reasoning
Integrity, great rigor, and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability in developing strategies
Strong interpersonal skills
Team spirit and collaboration
Ability to develop trusting relationships with clients and other external partners, as well as with partners, other lawyers, and firm staff at all levels
Membership in the Ontario Bar would be an asset· nice to have
Benefits
Hybrid work flexibility
Flexible paid leave
Performance-related bonuses
Referral bonuses
Mentorship and career development
Inclusive parental leave
Global internal mobility program
Career development programs
Comprehensive health care plan
Comprehensive disability insurance
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Avocat·e en Cybersécurité / Cybersecurity Lawyer
Clyde & Co · Montreal
Montreal