Information Governance Lead

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Accrued paid time off starting at 20 p

Parental leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking an Information Governance Analyst to protect the firm’s information assets and drive governance initiatives across the organization. You will partner with attorneys, business teams, and leadership to implement policies and ensure regulatory compliance.

In this role you will manage the records lifecycle, support data lifecycle initiatives, lead cross-functional projects, and analyze data to identify process improvements and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in Information Governance, Records Management, Data Management, or related role, preferably in 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

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

PowerShell

Python

Microsoft 365

Workflow automation tools

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking an Information Governance Analyst to protect the firm’s information assets and drive governance initiatives across the organization. You will partner with attorneys, business teams, and leadership to implement policies and ensure regulatory compliance.

In this role you will manage the records lifecycle, support data lifecycle initiatives, lead cross-functional projects, and analyze data to identify process improvements and risk mitigation.