Director of Records Management — Records & Compliance Lead

Kutak Rock; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life, Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement plan with profit-sh.

Job summary

Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Director of Records Management to lead the firm’s records program, ensuring compliance with retention policies and client requirements. The role reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with executive leadership and office managers to implement policies, procedures, and technologies for managing electronic and physical data.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with offices in multiple cities.

Qualifications

• Experience in law firm records management and compliance operations.
• Strong knowledge of information governance and retention policies.
• Leadership experience overseeing a records team.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies for life cycle management of records (digital and physical).
• Oversee implementation of retention policies and client file-keeping rules.
• Advise leadership on legal, technical, and retention matters.
• Manage department budget and vendor contracts for storage/software.
• Supervise Records Management staff and support professional development.
• Collaborate with committees, practice groups, and client teams to improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with data classification, information security, and privacy standards.
• Coordinate records procedures during attorney arrivals/departures and transfers.
• Travel to firm offices as needed; promote diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Records management

Data governance

Legal/compliance

Team leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Policy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

7+ years records management in law firm

5+ years managerial experience

Tools

FileTrail

NetDocuments

Job description

Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Director of Records Management to lead the firm’s records program, ensuring compliance with retention policies and client requirements. The role reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with executive leadership and office managers to implement policies, procedures, and technologies for managing electronic and physical data.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with offices in multiple cities.