Information Governance Specialist

Ryder Reid; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Information Governance Specialist in London. This pivotal role involves managing records, ensuring data governance, and leading IT collaboration to enhance legal operations. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in records management and a collaborative approach towards problem-solving.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience in records management, IT, or litigation support.
• Deep familiarity with record management systems.
• Knowledge of data migration and archival techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic records and support onboarding/offboarding.
• Coordinate data collection and client records processes.
• Oversee data migrations and archival projects.

Skills

Records management

Data governance

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Business, Library/Information Science or similar

Tools

iManage

NetDocs

Documentum

Microsoft 365

Symantec Enterprise Vault

Microsoft Exchange

Job description

Information Governance Specialist (London) Exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team in the heart of the City

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Information Governance Specialist to support its growing London office. This is a pivotal role for an individual with a strong background in records management and a keen interest in legal technology and data governance.

Working at the intersection of law and technology, the successful candidate will champion best practices in electronic records management, lead process improvements, and act as a subject matter expert across a broad range of governance initiatives. You'll play a key role in liaising between legal, IT and security teams, ensuring the effective management, migration and protection of records throughout their lifecycle.

The role offers more than just technical engagement-it also provides a fantastic working environment. The firm values teamwork and inclusivity, promoting a collegiate culture where contributions are recognised and individual development is encouraged. With stunning views from its City-based office, a vibrant social scene, and a spirit of collaboration across departments, it's an excellent place to grow your career.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing electronic records across the firm and supporting onboarding and offboarding of legal professionals
• Coordinating data collection, file releases and client records processes
• Acting as a liaison between departments to support email and document management best practices
• Overseeing data migrations, archival projects and records retention strategies
• Advising on governance in systems design and collaborating with IT security teams

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum four years' experience in records management, IT, or litigation support (preferably within a legal environment)
• Deep familiarity with systems such as iManage, NetDocs, Documentum or Prosperoware
• Knowledge of data migration, archival techniques and secure file transfer protocols
• A collaborative mindset and excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Library/Information Science or similar, with relevant certifications (CRM, IGP, CIPP, or CIGO)
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Symantec Enterprise Vault and Microsoft Exchange

If you're passionate about information governance and eager to shape the digital future of legal operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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