Information Governance Manager

Gotham Technology Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotham Technology Group is seeking an experienced Information Governance Manager for a leading international law firm client. You will shape IG strategy, policies, and lifecycle operations across repository governance and information architecture.

You will lead a team of IG professionals, set priorities across workstreams, and collaborate with Technology, InfoSec, Risk, GC, KM, Records, and practice groups to reduce data risk and modernize governance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in information governance, records management, compliance, or related field.
• Track record of leading policy, control frameworks, and cross-functional programs.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Own IG strategy, roadmap, policies, standards, and control framework.
• Set requirements for retention, disposition, legal holds, classification, and client data obligations.
• Run policy reviews, manage exceptions and risk escalations, and lead maturity assessments.
• Partner with Technology, InfoSec, Risk, General Counsel, KM, Records, and practice groups.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of IG professionals.
• Set priorities, approve procedures, and define clear ownership across workstreams.
• Oversee a portfolio covering data risk reduction, repository modernization, M365 governance, DMS optimization, shared-drive cleanup, and defensible disposition.
• Own the process for tracking and interpreting outside counsel guidelines and client IG requirements
• Lead governance for Copilot and generative AI, including acceptable use, data handling, and retention
• Support client audits, security questionnaires, and due diligence requests
• Build the IG metrics framework and deliver reporting to leadership
• Develop training and awareness programs
• Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement

Skills

Information governance

Policy leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetDocuments

Microsoft 365

Purview

Intapp

FileTrail

Job description

A leading international law firm is looking for an experienced Information Governance Manager to help lead its enterprise IG program. Reporting to the Director of Information Governance, this person will shape IG strategy and policy while managing day-to-day execution across repository governance, information architecture, matter mobility, and lifecycle operations.

What you’ll do

• Own the IG strategy, roadmap, policies, standards, and control framework
• Set requirements for retention, disposition, legal holds, classification, and client data obligations
• Run policy reviews, manage exceptions and risk escalations, and lead maturity assessments
• Partner with Technology, InfoSec, Risk, General Counsel, KM, Records, and practice groups
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of IG professionals
• Set priorities, approve procedures, and define clear ownership across workstreams
• Oversee a portfolio covering data risk reduction, repository modernization, M365 governance, DMS optimization, shared-drive cleanup, and defensible disposition

Repository Governance & Information Architecture

• Approve standards for metadata, taxonomy, workspace structure, naming, and content placement
• Guide governance for the DMS, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and file shares
• Define acceptance criteria for migrations and consolidation projects

Matter Mobility & Lifecycle

• Oversee lateral arrivals and departures, client file transfers, matter closures, and electronic disposition
• Approve procedures for authorization, chain of custody, validation, and audit evidence
• Resolve escalated client, ethics, and confidentiality issues with legal and risk stakeholders

Client Requirements, AI & Emerging Tech

• Own the process for tracking and interpreting outside counsel guidelines and client IG requirements
• Lead governance for Copilot and generative AI, including acceptable use, data handling, and retention
• Support client audits, security questionnaires, and due diligence requests

Metrics & Training

• Build the IG metrics framework and deliver reporting to leadership
• Develop training and awareness programs
• Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for

• 7+ years in information governance, records management, compliance, legal ops, legal technology, or a related field
• A track record of leading policy, control frameworks, and cross-functional programs
• Deep knowledge of lifecycle management, retention and disposition, metadata and classification, and matter mobility
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management, with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Skill at turning legal, risk, and client requirements into practical controls
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice to have

• Large law firm or professional services background
• Experience with NetDocuments, Microsoft 365, Purview, Intapp, FileTrail, or similar tools
• Knowledge of AI governance, privacy, attorney mobility, and cross-border data transfers
• IGP, CRM, CIP, CIPP, PMP, or similar certification