Records & Information Governance Lead

Haynes and Boone, LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynes and Boone, LLP seeks a Records Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the Firm’s records program and supervise the Records Department across offices. You will implement information governance, retention, legal holds, and transfer procedures to ensure secure, compliant records handling.

In this role you will translate policy into practical workflows, train staff, monitor metrics, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of progressive records management or information governance experience.
• Direct personnel supervision and team leadership experience.
• Thorough knowledge of records lifecycle, retention, and legal holds.
• Experience with enterprise records management systems and NetDocuments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Records Department staff across offices and set performance expectations.
• Oversee records creation, classification, retention, and disposition for physical and electronic records.
• Manage client file transfers, matter mobility, and compliance with transfer protocols.
• Develop procedures, training, and metrics to improve records operations.
• Coordinate with IT, GC, and HR to align governance with firm policy.

Skills

People management

Project management

Data quality

Records lifecycle

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information management

CRM/IGP/CIP certification preferred

Tools

NetDocuments

Document management systems

Job description

Haynes and Boone, LLP seeks a Records Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the Firm’s records program and supervise the Records Department across offices. You will implement information governance, retention, legal holds, and transfer procedures to ensure secure, compliant records handling.

In this role you will translate policy into practical workflows, train staff, monitor metrics, and drive continuous improvement.