Associate / Senior Associate / Special Counsel, First Response
Atmos Australia and New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand · Full Time
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Job description
About the Role
Atmos is at the cutting edge of responding to cyber incidents, data breaches, and digital crises where legal, operational, and reputational risks intersect instantly. The First Response Team works closely with clients facing major security breaches, regulatory inquiries, and urgent stakeholder demands, delivering integrated legal, cyber intelligence, and crisis communication expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support frontline incident response cases involving cyber incidents, privacy breaches, and crisis situations.
- Manage strategies for regulatory notification and engagement with government bodies.
- Coordinate cross-border incidents by collaborating with international experts within the Atmos Atlas network.
- Oversee post-incident remediation efforts, risk mitigation, and organizational resilience initiatives.
- Depending on experience, manage client relationships, lead complex response teams, provide senior-level advice, and mentor junior lawyers.
Collaboration
You will work closely with cyber incident and response specialists, forensic and threat intelligence experts, crisis communications professionals, regulators, insurers, and global legal partners, as well as internal teams specializing in product, data management, recovery, and disputes.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified Associate, Senior Associate, or Special Counsel with experience in cyber incident response, privacy, regulatory, or technology law.
- Strong inclination to move beyond conventional legal roles into dynamic, real-time advisory and client engagement.
- Excellent judgment and composure in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
- Ability to simplify complex legal and technological challenges into clear, practical guidance.
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving.
While prior experience in cyber incident response, data protection, privacy law, or in-house incident response is valued, adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and mindset are equally important.
Why Join Atmos
Atmos is pioneering the future of cyber, privacy, and digital risk management by innovating legal service delivery. The company emphasizes continuous improvement, leveraging AI and operational efficiencies to free professionals for impactful client work and personal growth. Working alongside senior leaders, you will receive mentorship and transparent leadership insight.
Benefits
- Competitive bonus scheme.
- Merit-driven career advancement without experience-based barriers.
- Hybrid work options and flexible scheduling.
- Advanced AI-powered systems and operational aids.
- Participation in the Atmos First Response Pro Bono Program making real community impact.
Culture
- People-first philosophy prioritizing care for colleagues and clients.
- Emphasis on innovative solutions and willingness to challenge the status quo.
- Fast-paced, simple processes with accountability and follow-through.
- Recognition and appreciation of employees’ contributions.
The Vision
Atmos is committed to redefining legal services related to cyber, privacy, and digital risks, crafting the next generation of legal innovation for a technology-driven world. If you want to contribute to shaping this future, consider joining our team.