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Head Of Cyber Security

Broad Street
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Head of Cyber Security

London (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote per week)

Up to £130,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Permanent | Full-Time

(Reporting to the CTO)

Join an international law firm as a highly capable and experienced Head of Cyber Security, you’ll lead the strategic development and operational delivery of its global cyber security programme. This is a critical leadership role offering autonomy, scope, and direct influence over the firm’s security posture and technology strategy.

What you’ll do:

  • Define and implement a comprehensive global cyber security strategy.

  • Managing the global cyber security team.

  • Collaborating with risk, compliance, internal stakeholders, and executive leadership.

  • Leading cyber operations including incident response, threat monitoring, detection, and recovery.

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and frameworks including ISO27001, NIST, GDPR, and Cyber Essentials+.

  • Overseeing security architecture, tooling, and controls including Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, and Azure.

    Skills you’ll need to demonstrate:

  • 5+ Years experience in a cyber security leadership role, ideally as Head of Cyber Security, CISO, or Director of Information Security (Essential).

  • Experience in a law firm or regulated professional services environment.

  • Experience managing international or multi-jurisdictional security programmes (Essential).

  • Deep knowledge of information security best practices, tools, frameworks, and compliance.

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills at board and operational level.

  • Relevant certifications; i.e (CISSP, CISM, CRISC)

    To Apply
    Please submit your CV or contact us in confidence to discuss the role further

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