Senior Information Governance Lead

Sidley Austin LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking an Information Governance Senior Manager to lead the day-to-day governance program. You will implement strategies to protect and manage firm and client information, collaborate with leadership, and oversee document management systems.

The role requires 10+ years in records management or governance, strong leadership, and ability to drive policy adoption across a large professional services firm.

Qualifications

• The candidate has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 10+ years in records management or information governance.
• Experience leading operational programs or complex information governance initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of records lifecycle, retention, disposition, and confidential controls.
• Experience with enterprise document management systems and security configurations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of the information governance program and manage priorities.
• Collaborate with Records Management Director to implement governance strategies and policies.
• Oversee governance controls, retention rules, and defensible disposition practices.
• Coordinate with GC, IT, and stakeholders to remediate risks and policy exceptions.
• Administer NetDocuments and related information management applications.
• Develop training programs and promote consistent policy application across the firm.
• Monitor performance measures and provide management reporting on governance risks.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Analytical and problem solving

Discretion and confidentiality

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

NetDocuments

iManage

FileTrail

LegalKEY Records Management

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking an Information Governance Senior Manager to lead the day-to-day governance program. You will implement strategies to protect and manage firm and client information, collaborate with leadership, and oversee document management systems.

The role requires 10+ years in records management or governance, strong leadership, and ability to drive policy adoption across a large professional services firm.