Legal Solutions Advisor (Compliance & Risk)

imanagecom; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Company match up to 4%

Annual bonus

Flexible PTO

Wellness days

LinkedIn Learning access

RethinkCare access

Snacks & gaming area

Job summary

iManage is seeking a Legal Solutions Advisor to translate governance frameworks into platform capabilities and advise on risk, compliance, and AI governance for enterprise customers.

The role spans Sales, Pre-Sales, Product, and Customer Success, shaping roadmaps and customer deployments while promoting regulatory and data-security best practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in legal ops, compliance, risk mgmt, governance, or tech at law firms or legal tech vendors.
• Deep expertise in governance frameworks and regulatory reporting.
• Technical fluency with SaaS platforms, APIs, data architecture, audit trails, and integration.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technology strategies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Advising enterprise customers on risk governance strategies and compliance frameworks.
• Partnering with Sales/Pre-Sales to articulate risk orchestration capabilities.
• Collaborating with Marketing to deliver messaging on risk/compliance initiatives.
• Representing iManage as an authority on legal tech compliance at industry events.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Technical fluency

Risk governance

Stakeholder influence

Tools

SaaS platforms

APIs

Data architecture

Audit trails

Job description

We offer a flexible working policy that supports a healthy balance between personal and professional well-being. This role requiresin-office presence on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate, connect, and learn from peers - while alsomaintainingthe flexibilityfor meaningful work-life balance.

Being aLegal Solutions Advisor (Compliance & Risk)atiManageMeans...

You bring the operational credibility of someone who has run compliance, risk, and technology functions at a law firm. You translate that lived experience into strategic advice for customers, our product roadmap, and our go-to-market approach. You are part trusted counsel—advisingdeals and customer transformations—part technical guide translating governance frameworks into platform capabilities, and part thought leader shaping how the market thinks about risk, compliance, and AI governance in legal. Your influence runs across Sales, Pre-Sales, Product, and Customer Success, and your voice carries weight because you havebuiltand managed these systems.

iMResponsible For...

• Advising enterprise customers on risk governance strategies, compliance frameworks, and technology implementation by translating regulatory requirements into platform roadmaps and deployment architectures.
• Partnering with Sales and Pre-Sales to articulate howiManageaddressesorganization-wide risk orchestration, particularly for complex structures such as multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional, and enterprise legal operations.
• Working in close collaboration with our Portfolio Marketing team todefine and deliver messaging and marketintelligence on related risk and complianceinitiatives.
• RepresentingiManageas a credible authority on legal tech compliance and risk management at industry conferences, client advisory boards, and regulatory forums.
• Authoring or co-authoring thought leadership on risk governance, AI governance in legal, compliance automation, and knowledge security in professional services.
• Working closely with ProductManagementto evaluate feature prioritization and roadmap decisions against customer risk and compliance requirements, especially as they relate to access controls, audit trails, knowledge governance, and data residency.
• Enabling internal teams-Sales,Marketing,Customer Success, Support-by translating regulatory nuance and technical risk into actionable sales narratives and implementation strategies.
• Supporting customer advisory boards andearly accessprograms tovalidatehowiManageserves evolving risk and compliance needs.
• Participating in strategic deal conversations as a trusted advisor, helping customers map governance requirements toiManagecapabilities andidentifyingimplementation complexity early.

iMQualified Because I Have...

• 7+ years of experience in legal operations, compliance, risk management, governance, or technology roles at law firms or legal technology/GRC vendors, ideally having supported or reported directly to a Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, or Chief Information Security Officer.
• Deepexpertisein governance frameworks, compliance automation, regulatory reporting, and risk orchestration in professional services environments.
• Technicalfluency with SaaS platforms, APIs, data architecture, audit trails, and system integration.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory requirements including SOX, GDPR, data privacy, regulatory exams, and ethical walls into technology strategies and process design.
• Demonstrablefamiliarity with legal workflows related to conflicts management, client intake, matter risk assessment, access controls, and knowledge security.
• A track recordof advising senior legal audiences—from risk and compliance officers to General Counsels and Managing Partners—on technology implementation and transformation.
• Proven ability tooperateat the intersection of business, technology, and compliance by building cross-functional alignment between operational teams, technology teams, and executive leadership.
• Exceptional communication skills: comfortable presenting to boards and regulators, authoring technical frameworks and policy, and distilling complex risk concepts for diverse audiences.

Bonus Points If I Have...

• Experience designing or implementingorganization-wide compliance technology platforms or governance frameworks.
• Published thought leadership on compliance technology, legal tech governance, or risk management.
• Background advisingprofessional servicefirms on AI governance, generative AI policy, or data security strategy.
• Experience working with SaaS vendors as a customer including procurement, implementation, and integration oversight.
• Trackrecordas a public speaker or panelist on compliance, governance, or legal tech topics.

Don'tmeet every qualification listed above? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At iManage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusiveenvironment, andencourage everyone to show up as their full authentic selves. We welcome those that come with a growth mindset and a hunger for learning; so, if you are excited about this role but yourpast experiencedoesn'talign perfectly with everyqualificationwe encourage you to apply anyways!

iMGetting To...

• Join a rapidly evolving, industry-leading SaaS company on an exciting journey of growth and scalability!
• Take on meaningful, high-impact challenges by leveragingcutting-edgetechnologies and best-in-class protocols to drive innovation.
• Ownmy career path with our internal development framework. Ask us more about this!
• Expand my skill set and earn certifications with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses and interactive Microsoft courses & training.
• Be part of a supportive and experienced team within a dynamic, inclusive, and encouraging culture.
• Enjoy flexible work hours that empower me to balance personal time with professional commitments.
• Collaborate in a modern, open-plan workspace featuring a gaming area, free snacks and drinks, and regular social events.

iManage Is Supporting Me By...

• Creating an inclusive environment where I can help shape the culture not just by fitting in, but by adding to it.
• Providing a market competitive salary that is applied through a consistent process,equitablefor all our employees, and regularly reviewed based on industry data.
• Rewarding me with an annual performance-based bonus.
• Offering comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match up to 4%.
• Granting enhanced leave for expecting parents;20 weeks100% paid for primary leave, and10 weeks100% paid for secondary leave.
• Providing me with a flexible time off policy to take the time off that I need. Be it for vacation, volunteering, celebrating holidays, spending time with family, or simply taking time to recharge and reset.
• Having multiple company wellness days each year to prioritize mental health and well-being.
• Providing access toRethinkCare, a global behavioral health platform that enhances personal well-being, strengthens professional resilience, and empowers parental success through expert-led training and resources.

Theoverall US annual base salary range for this position is$180,000 - $230,000per year.Individual compensation for each candidate depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, and candidate location. This range does not includeadditionalforms of compensation, such as bonuses,commission,or benefits. Your recruiter will provide further details about the offer range, incentives, and overall compensation during the hiring process.

iManage is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience and will never ask you to engage in recruitment activity via text and exclusively communicates from emails using the @imanage.com domain. If you have any concerns or questions about communications you have received, please send them to [e-mail] so our team members can review.

About iManage...

At iManage, we are dedicated to Making Knowledge Work. Our intelligent, cloud-enabled, and secure platform is trusted by 4,100+ customers and430,000 usersworldwide, managing over 11 billion documents and 11 petabytes of data. We empower professionals across 65+ countries to unlock the full potential of their business content and communications.

We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges and enable better business outcomes; Our work is not alwayseasybut it is ambitious and rewarding.

Sowe'relooking for people who embrace challenges. People who thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with the industry's best and brightest.That'sthe iManage way.It'show we turn the impossible into reality, empower our employees to grow, unlock their potential, and create a meaningful impact on everything we do.

Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage.

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