Senior Manager: Information Governance Compliance

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in a related field
• •8+ years of experience in IG, Risk, Compliance, or a related field
• •May require travel to other offices as needed

Desired Qualifications

• •Relevant certifications, such as IGP (Information Governance Professional), CIP (Certified Information Professional), CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional), or CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls)
• •Experience within a law firm, legal department, or professional services environment
• •Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring compliance programs
• •Strong understanding of data privacy, regulatory requirements, and client confidentiality obligations
• •Experience supporting audits, regulatory inquiries, or client compliance reviews
• •Ability to translate policy into practical, operational workflows
• •Experience managing or supporting legal hold programs, including governance frameworks and defensibility requirements
• •Experience developing or supporting AI governance frameworks, policies, or controls
• •Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority
• •Experience interpreting and operationalizing client requirements or OCGs
• •Experience developing compliance metrics, dashboards, or executive-level reporting
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office and M365 applications including Teams, Copilot, SharePoint, and OneDrive
• •Familiarity with IG related technologies (e.g., Microsoft Purview, iManage, Intapp, LegalKEY, iCompli) and other enterprise data platforms
• •Familiarity with data analytics or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar platforms)
• •Ability to influence stakeholders across functions without direct authority, building consensus and driving accountability through collaboration
• •Sound judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity, particularly in emerging areas such as AI governance
• •Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect operational details to broader risk and compliance objectives
• •Executive-level communication and reporting capability, including the ability to distill complex compliance topics into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership
• •Takes initiative and operates independently, proactively identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• •Anticipates stakeholder needs and exercises independent judgment to deliver solutions aligned to firm and client expectations
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across all levels of the Firm
• •Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises discretion in handling sensitive firm and client information
• •Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously
• •Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in an environment with shifting priorities
• •Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• •Operational budget analysis and recommendations
• •Conducts analysis of staffing levels and participation in the recruitment process
• •Able to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficiencies
• •Process and service-oriented with strong leadership and project management skills
• •Able to set priorities and delegate in an efficient manner