Information Security Governance Lead

DLA Piper; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a dedicated Information Security Assurance Lead to sustain ISO 27001:2022 and coordinate audits across internal and external stakeholders. You will manage policies, drive continual improvement, and ensure governance aligns with business objectives and risk tolerance.

The role collaborates with the risk team to mature security controls, report outcomes, and respond to client security requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating or supporting an ISO 27001 information security management system.
• Knowledge of information security control frameworks and assurance methodologies.
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of security controls and identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience coordinating audit, certification or assurance activities.
• Ability to translate technical and governance topics into practical business outcomes.
• Experience presenting security findings, recommendations and risk information to stakeholders.
• Experience identifying, assessing and managing information security risks.
• Understanding of information security threats, vulnerabilities and control environments.
• Experience applying risk management principles, frameworks and methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate the potential business impact of security risks and control gaps.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management System.
• Coordinate internal and external certification audits.
• Manage the lifecycle of policies, standards and supporting documentation.
• Facilitate management reviews and support continual improvement activities.
• Ensure security governance processes remain aligned to business objectives and evolving risk.
• Design and operate a programme of security control testing and assurance activities.
• Assess the effectiveness of administrative, technical and operational controls.
• Produce assurance reports and communicate outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor remediation activities and support closure of identified weaknesses.
• Develop assurance dashboards, metrics and management reporting.
• Support the ongoing maturity of the security governance framework.
• Review the impact of regulatory, industry and client requirements on the control environment.
• Contribute to internal security awareness and governance initiatives.
• Support external client requests relating to security assurance and certification activities where required.
• Facilitate identification, assessment and evaluation of security risks.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support risk-based decisions.
• Monitor risk treatment activities and provide challenge where appropriate.
• Support risk acceptance and exception management processes.

Skills

ISO27001 knowledge

Control frameworks

Cyber Essentials Plus

Evaluate controls

Audit coordination

Translate governance

Present security findings

Risk identification & management

Threats & vulnerabilities

Risk management principles

Business impact evaluation

Job description

To lead the firm's information security assurance activities, maintain the firm's information security certifications by coordinate of certification activities, and provide independent assessment of security control effectiveness. To also assist in the firm's information security risk management framework, working with the enterprise risk team.

The role helps ensure that security controls continue to protect the organisation, support client commitments and enable the firm to meet its regulatory and contractual obligations within it's risk tolerance.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Own and maintain the ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management System
• Coordinate internal and external certification audits
• Manage the lifecycle of policies, standards and supporting documentation
• Facilitate management reviews and support continual improvement activities
• Ensure security governance processes remain aligned to business objectives and evolving risk
• Design and operate a programme of security control testing and assurance activities
• Assess the effectiveness of administrative, technical and operational controls
• Produce assurance reports and communicate outcomes to relevant stakeholders
• Monitor remediation activities and support closure of identified weaknesses
• Develop assurance dashboards, metrics and management reporting
• Support the ongoing maturity of the security governance framework
• Review the impact of regulatory, industry and client requirements on the control environment
• Contribute to internal security awareness and governance initiatives
• Support external client requests relating to security assurance and certification activities where required
• Facilitate identification, assessment and evaluation of security risks
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support risk-based decisions
• Monitor risk treatment activities and provide challenge where appropriate
• Support risk acceptance and exception management processes

Essential

About you

• Experience operating or supporting an ISO 27001 Information Security Management System
• Knowledge of information security control frameworks and assurance methodologies
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials Plus
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of security controls and identify improvement opportunities
• Experience coordinating audit, certification or assurance activities
• Ability to translate technical and governance topics into practical business outcomes
• Experience presenting security findings, recommendations and risk information to stakeholders
• Experience identifying, assessing and managing information security risks
• Understanding of information security threats, vulnerabilities and control environments
• Experience applying risk management principles, frameworks and methodologies
• Ability to evaluate the potential business impact of security risks and control gaps

Valuable Experience

• Internal audit, risk management, compliance, technology assurance or operational resilience experience
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, SOC 2 or similar industry standards
• Experience within regulated or client-facing environments
• Relevant professional qualifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor, CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent

About Us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.