Manager - Cyber Risk Advisory

Join a Leading Law Firm Driving Innovation in Cybersecurity

Clayton Utz is one of Australia’s most established and respected leading law firms. We are now seeking a skilled Cyber Risk Specialist to join our dynamic and fast-growing Data Intelligence & Risk Advisory team.

This is a unique, client-facing opportunity to work at the forefront of cybersecurity, collaborating with legal, technical, and privacy experts to deliver impactful solutions for a diverse range of private and government clients.

We are open to candidates based in either our Sydney or Brisbane offices for this role.

About the Role
As a key member of our Cyber Risk team, you will help clients prepare for and respond to cyber incidents, manage data-related risks, and ensure regulatory compliance. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering services such as:

• Cyber crisis and incident response, including triage, containment, and recovery.

• Digital forensics, root cause analysis, and post-incident assessments.

• Data governance and privacy maturity advisory.

• Third-party cyber risk management and due diligence.

• Support for investigations, litigation, and regulatory compliance.

You will also play a leadership role supervising and mentoring junior team members, and contributing to thought leadership through articles, webinars, and presentations.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about making a real impact in cybersecurity, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a professional with:

• Tertiary qualifications in cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting.

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA (highly desirable).

• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.

• Expertise in digital forensic analysis and the ability to articulate complex technical findings to stakeholders.

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to adapt to a multidisciplinary environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, energetic team with genuine career progression opportunities.

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.

• Access cutting-edge tools and resources to excel in your role.

• Work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment that values innovation and professional growth.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to [email protected].

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Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.