Senior Information Governance Analyst

DNA Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Partners is seeking a Senior Information Governance Analyst to enhance information governance operations in New York, NY. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with legal teams and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring compliance and strengthening data governance practices.

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in information governance, data governance, or legal operations, with a strong preference for those with a law firm background. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Purview and iManage is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Information Governance, Data Governance, eDiscovery, Legal Operations, or similar.
• Experience working in a law firm or legal services environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and records management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve information governance operations, processes, and workflows.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and client data requirements.
• Manage lifecycle processes for electronic records, including preservation and defensible disposition.

Skills

Information Governance

Data Governance

eDiscovery

Legal Operations

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Purview

SharePoint

Mimecast

iManage

NetDocs

Job description

Leading Global Law Firm is searching for a Senior Information Governance Analyst to support and enhance information governance operations across the full data lifecycle.

This is a high-impact role working closely with legal teams, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and strengthen data governance practices. You’ll also act as a senior presence on the team, supporting workflow management and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Support and improve information governance operations, processes, and workflows
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and client data requirements
• Manage lifecycle processes for electronic records, including preservation and defensible disposition
• Administer and monitor IG systems, workflows, and data transfers across platforms
• Partner with attorneys and business teams to support legal holds and data requests
• Analyze operational issues and provide reporting and root cause insights to leadership
• Serve as a senior escalation point for IG-related issues and tickets
• Lead projects, support team training, and contribute to firmwide awareness initiatives
• Ensure proper classification, metadata management, and security of sensitive data

What You Bring

• 4+ years of experience in Information Governance, Data Governance, eDiscovery, Legal Operations, or similar
• Experience working in a law firm or legal services environment strongly preferred
• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Purview, SharePoint, Mimecast, or workflow/automation platforms
• Experience with document management systems (iManage, NetDocs, etc.)
• Strong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and records management best practices
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage large volumes of data and work in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams