Chief Information Security Officer

Lewis Brisbois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Chicago, IL office of Lewis Brisbois seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead enterprise-wide security, privacy, and risk management in alignment with the firm’s strategic objectives and professional obligations. The CISO develops and executes a comprehensive security program to protect clients, information, and reputation.

Responsibilities include establishing governance with industry best practices and leading incident response, forensics, and regulatory compliance across cloud,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC or equivalent preferred.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity, information security, or enterprise risk management.
• 6+ years in a senior leadership role managing global security programs.
• Experience in a law firm or highly regulated professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a firm-wide security strategy encompassing cybersecurity, data protection, and operational resilience.
• Establish governance frameworks aligned with industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2).
• Lead design and continuous improvement of the information security program.
• Protect client confidentiality and privilege through robust controls and incident management.
• Oversee threat detection, incident response, digital forensics, and vulnerability management.

Skills

CISO leadership

Governance frameworks

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field

Master's preferred

Job description

The Chicago, IL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a senior executive responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive, enterprise-wide security strategy to protect the firm’s clients, information, and reputation. The CISO leads all aspects of cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management in alignment with the firm’s strategic objectives and professional obligations.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

The following list of functions is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned in addition to those listed. The items listed are considered daily functions associated with this position. The CISO will develop and execute a firm-wide security strategy encompassing cybersecurity, data protection, and operational resilience, establish governance frameworks aligned with industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2) and lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm’s information security program.

Protecting client confidentiality and attorney-client privilege through robust technical and procedural controls as well as overseeing threat detection, incident response, digital forensics, and vulnerability management are essential functions of this role. Well qualified candidates will have a background in ensuring secure architecture across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments and compliance with applicable data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA requirements where applicable).

Candidates must have the following

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or enterprise risk management.
• 6+ years in a senior leadership role managing global security programs.
• Experience within a law firm, professional services firm, or highly regulated industry strongly preferred.