Chief Information Security Officer

Lewis Brisbois; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Sick and vacation time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois—Los Angeles office is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to guide the firm’s cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management strategy. You will lead a cross-functional team, align security with regulatory obligations, and oversee incident response and governance in a large professional-services environment.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, a security governance mindset, and a track record of building enterprise-wide security programs across cloud, on‑prem,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC 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, professional services firm, or regulated industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a firm-wide security strategy covering cybersecurity, data protection, and operational resilience.
• Establish governance frameworks aligned with NIST, ISO, SOC 2 and lead security program design and improvement.
• Protect client confidentiality and attorney-client privilege with robust controls and incident handling.
• Oversee threat detection, incident response, digital forensics, and vulnerability management across environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Governance & risk management

Incident response

Cloud & data security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security

Master’s preferred

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CRISC

Job description

The Los Angeles, CA 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.

Responsibilities

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).

• 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.

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

Minimum Salary

USD $250,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $350,000.00/Yr.