Director, Information Governance & Compliance

Sidley Austin LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 123,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP seeks an Information Governance Senior Manager to lead the Firm's information governance program, ensuring proper management, protection, retention, and disposition of Firm and client information. This role reports to the Records Management Director and collaborates with leadership, IT, and counsel.

You will implement governance strategies, policies, and controls, oversee NetDocuments and related systems, and promote consistent policy application across the Firm while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in records governance, compliance, or information security.
• Experience managing programs or teams within a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of the information governance program and monitor effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Records Management Director to implement governance strategies and initiatives.
• Oversee information governance controls, retention, and defensible disposition practices.
• Coordinate with GC, IT, and stakeholders to identify and remediate risks.
• Manage NetDocuments administration, security configuration, and related system controls.
• Work with IT and practice groups to identify requirements and implement tech solutions.
• Coordinate holds and information preservation in accordance with procedures.
• Develop and improve governance procedures, standards, and training programs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to governance personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Establish performance metrics and prepare reports for leadership.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Judgment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Ability to handle multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

NetDocuments

iManage

FileTrail

LegalKEY Records Management

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP seeks an Information Governance Senior Manager to lead the Firm's information governance program, ensuring proper management, protection, retention, and disposition of Firm and client information. This role reports to the Records Management Director and collaborates with leadership, IT, and counsel.

You will implement governance strategies, policies, and controls, oversee NetDocuments and related systems, and promote consistent policy application across the Firm while driving