Legal Counsel - Cybersecurity (Energy & Resources sector)

A leading name within the Energy and Resources sector is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to be the go-to expert for all matters relating to cybersecurity across Europe. Partnering closely with regional and global legal teams, the key responsibilities will be as follows:

• Provide strategic legal advice on cybersecurity issues affecting operations in Europe.
• Monitor and interpret relevant laws and regulations; advise on compliance strategies.
• Develop and maintain practical legal frameworks, policies, and standard clauses for cybersecurity.
• Advise on and support real-time response to cybersecurity incidents and product vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with global and regional legal teams, technical cybersecurity teams, and business units.
• Guide negotiation of cybersecurity-related clauses in commercial contracts.
• Support internal audits and regulatory reviews related to cybersecurity.
• Manage external counsel as required.
• Contribute to key legal projects within the global digital legal function.

About You

• Qualified lawyer with strong experience in cybersecurity or technology law.
• Deep understanding of EU and international cybersecurity regulations and frameworks.
• Experience advising on legal responses to cyber incidents is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across legal and technical audiences.
• Ability to manage complex, cross-border legal matters.
• Data privacy experience is welcome, but this role is cybersecurity focused.