Senior Information Governance Analyst

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking an Information Governance Analyst to protect and optimize the firm’s information assets. The role partners with attorneys and business teams to ensure compliance and drive best practices across records management and data lifecycle.

The successful candidate will manage policies, lead cross-functional initiatives, and support governance projects in a fast-paced, professional services environment. A relevant degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.
• Five+ years of experience in Information Governance, Records Management, Data Management, or a related role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, manage multiple priorities, and lead projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Professional certifications such as Information Governance Professional (IGP), CRM preferred.
• Experience with ServiceNow, PowerShell, Python, or workflow automation tools is a plus.

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

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

ServiceNow

PowerShell

Python

Workflow automation tools

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking an Information Governance Analyst to protect and optimize the firm’s information assets. The role partners with attorneys and business teams to ensure compliance and drive best practices across records management and data lifecycle.

The successful candidate will manage policies, lead cross-functional initiatives, and support governance projects in a fast-paced, professional services environment. A relevant degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred.