CISO: Enterprise Security & Risk Strategy Leader

Lewis-Brisbois; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, based in Chicago, seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management across the firm. The CISO will craft enterprise-wide security strategy, govern with NIST/ISO/SOC 2, and oversee the security program end-to-end.

The role requires 8+ years in cyber, 6+ years in senior leadership, and prior experience in professional services or regulated industries. Hybrid work model with strong growth opportunities is offered.

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 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.

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 the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm’s information security program.
• Protect client confidentiality and attorney-client privilege through robust controls; oversee threat detection, incident response, forensics, and vulnerability management.
• Ensure secure architecture across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments and compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA where applicable.

Skills

Cybersecurity Leadership

Risk Management

Data Protection

Regulatory Compliance

Cloud/Security Architecture

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CRISC

Job description

Lewis Brisbois, based in Chicago, seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management across the firm. The CISO will craft enterprise-wide security strategy, govern with NIST/ISO/SOC 2, and oversee the security program end-to-end.

The role requires 8+ years in cyber, 6+ years in senior leadership, and prior experience in professional services or regulated industries. Hybrid work model with strong growth opportunities is offered.