Hybrid CISO: Cyber Risk & Security Strategy

DLA Piper; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead a mature, business-aligned information security program. The role partners with senior leadership to protect client data, people, and firm operations, while enabling responsible AI adoption and operational resilience.

This is a senior executive position within a global law firm with a strategic focus on governance, risk management, and security strategy.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of information security leadership experience.
• Proven ability to translate risk into business terms for executives.
• Experience with governance, risk, and compliance across a global firm.

Responsibilities

• Set enterprise information security strategy aligned with firm objectives.
• Lead the Information Security Management System and governance frameworks.
• Oversee incident response and evidence preservation across events.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to embed security-by-design in operations.
• Direct third‑party risk management and vendor security oversight.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cybersecurity strategy

Risk governance

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security/Related Field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead a mature, business-aligned information security program. The role partners with senior leadership to protect client data, people, and firm operations, while enabling responsible AI adoption and operational resilience.

This is a senior executive position within a global law firm with a strategic focus on governance, risk management, and security strategy.