About Ashurst Risk Advisory

Ashurst Risk Advisory was created to respond to client demand for risk expertise that complement the firm's core legal services.

With dedicated teams of legal and risk professionals working side by side, it brings together the technical expertise and practical experience in implementation to operationalise laws and regulations for clients.

After successfully establishing the division in Australia in 2020, our now 100 strong team have developed a market leading reputation and in October 2022 expanded into the UK. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com

What we can offer you

We have established the UK's first integrated legal and risk consultancy that offers a truly differentiated client and employee experience in the market. We combine the legal expertise and backing of a leading, global law firm with highly experienced, specialist consultants to provide unique, integrated, and holistic solutions to our clients so they can navigate the complexities of conducting businesses globally.

We are a team devoted to collaboration, diversity, transparency, and innovation. Our vision is to create a unique culture in the consulting market based around teamwork and a structure that offers everyone a voice and the encouragement to help us build the practice. Our ambition is to hire a highly diverse team combining various personalities, cultures, and professional backgrounds, and offer them the opportunity to directly deal with clients, take responsibility for business development, drive their careers, and help us in defining our strategy, culture, and processes.

About the role

•  This is a Cyber Executive role, working under the guidance of our Cyber Partner and Director to deliver cyber risk consultancy services to our clients across various industries
•  Supporting cyber readiness and response projects, such as cyber risk assessments, gap analysis, remediation plans, incident response plans, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews
•  Assisting in cyber M&A deal lifecycle and/or cyber security supply chain management projects, such as cyber due diligence, integration planning, contract review, and vendor risk management
•  Conducting research and analysis on cyber regulatory and legal developments, industry trends, and client needs
•  Developing and maintaining client relationships and identifying new business opportunities
•  Contributing to the growth and development of the cyber business in the UK, such as by creating thought leadership, marketing materials, proposals, and case studies

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

•  Experience in cyber risk consultancy, cyber M&A, cyber security supply chain management, or a similar role, either in-house or in a professional services firm
•  A solid understanding of cyber security concepts, frameworks, standards, and best practices, such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, GDPR, etc
•  An undergraduate degree. Should that degree be in cyber security, computer science, law, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualifications or experience, which is welcome, though not essential
•  Excellent communication, presentation, and report writing skills, with the ability to tailor your message to different audiences and stakeholders
•  A proactive, collaborative, and client-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
•  A strong network and reputation in the cyber/C-suite community, or the ambition and potential to build one
•  A commercial acumen and a keen interest in the legal and regulatory aspects of cyber security

Background checks

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.