Information Governance Analyst — Drive Compliance

Perkins Coie LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 20 days annually

Parental leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP in the United States is seeking an Information Governance Analyst to support the firm's governance strategy, manage records, and drive improvements across legal and business teams.

You will analyze data, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborate with attorneys and information governance specialists to safeguard confidential information while advancing operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.
• Five+ years of experience in Information Governance, Records Management, Data Management, or a related role, preferably within a law firm or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of information governance principles, records lifecycle management, and industry best practices.
• Experience with records and document management systems, Microsoft 365, and enterprise collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm's Information Governance strategy by implementing policies, standards, and best practices.
• Partner with attorneys and business teams to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Manage the lifecycle of physical and electronic records, including retention, transfers, legal holds, and disposition.
• Lead cross-functional projects that improve information management and operational efficiency.
• Analyze data and reporting to identify opportunities for process improvements and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate across the firm to strengthen information governance practices and support strategic initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to Information Governance Specialists and other stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance compliance, data management, and records governance.

Skills

Information governance

Records management

Data lifecycle

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

ServiceNow

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Perkins Coie LLP in the United States is seeking an Information Governance Analyst to support the firm's governance strategy, manage records, and drive improvements across legal and business teams.

You will analyze data, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborate with attorneys and information governance specialists to safeguard confidential information while advancing operational efficiency and risk mitigation.