Part Time Lawyer - Commercial Contracts in Sheffield

Insurance & Claims Lawyer Established in 2006, CyberClan’s carefully selected team of experts are capable of solving complex cyber security challenges – keeping data secure and businesses running as usual. Our goal is to get businesses fully operational as quickly as possible and to further prevent any downtown or impact to the business operations. This role supports the CERT/Sales team with reviewing insurance policies, assisting with claims assessments, and contributing to breach response efforts. Ideal for someone with early in house or private practice experience who’s ready to grow into a broader commercial legal role. This role will provide review, assessment, advice, and expertise in managing the claims process to support CyberClan’s delivery of Incident Response projects. Responsibilities include analyzing claims and providing recommendations for resolution. We are seeking an experienced claims professional to join our team and contribute to the handling of intricate primary and excess Cyber, Tech, and Media policies, as well as future Executive Risks and Management Professional Liability. In addition, this role will support breach response efforts by helping to manage the immediate impact of a security incident through timely, practical legal advice. The position requires close coordination with IT, legal, Sales, Partners and other internal teams to ensure a swift and organized response. This role will also play a key part in supporting the development and strengthening of insurance and legal relationships—helping CyberClan enhance its network of carrier, broker, and counsel partnerships globally. Claims Assessment Service/Incident Response Serve as a member of a 24×7/365 service delivery team that handles incident response, post breach remediation and escalation, evaluating claims and recommend accurate reserves to be reported to the insurance partners (Most work can be carried out during business hours) For key insurance partnerships, evaluate insurance policies against remediate requirements to determine coverage and/or declinatures and produce the appropriate reports for the insureds, cover holders and insurers Liaise with external legal advisers and insurers as required, particularly during complex or high- value matters. Support breach response and crisis management efforts by providing timely, practical legal input during security incidents. Maintain accurate and timely file documentation/information in our claims/CRM system for partner review and internal billing Serve as a legal expert to interpret and support effective communication and provide guard rails for internal teams on high stakes incidents Develop documentation on the workflow and process for claims assessments to formalize the process and be able to showcase the value to prospect insurance companies Internal Legal Maintain all legal records and ensure documentation is accurate and accessible Monitor legal and regulatory developments in insurance, data protection, and risk to keep internal stakeholders informed. Manage litigation including third party liability arising from security failure or data breaches, Media and Tech E&O Collaborate in the defense and resolution of claims Assess liability and damage data in affiliation with intricate claims, maintaining appropriate documentation Research, investigate and provide opinions on internal employee concerns/claims as needed, including liaising with external legal where needed Business Development (Legal & Insurance) Assist in planning and delivering breach simulations and table-top exercises alongside internal teams. Research legal and regulatory developments related to insurance, data protection, money services business, new jurisdictions, legal risks, summarize findings for internal use and sales development Work with sales leaders on a strategy to develop legal and insurance industry and exposure in core regions Maintain and develop relationships with brokers, risk managers, general counsel, and vendors 2+ post-qualification experience in insurance law (either in-house or in private practice). ~ Proven experience advising on insurance claims and policy coverage. ~ Working knowledge of data protection laws, cyber insurance, and breach response practices. ~ Ability to make sound legal judgments independently and communicate them clearly to non-legal stakeholders. ~ Fluent in English ~ Team-oriented with an aptitude to excel in a collegial environment Asset/Nice-to-Have: Familiarity with cross-border insurance or multinational policy frameworks. Full-Time/Exempt 100% Telecommuting ~ Up to 20% travel Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.