Senior Information Governance Leader

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

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP seeks a seasoned Information Governance Senior Manager to lead the firm’s information governance program in Dallas, TX. You will drive policy, controls, and technology adoption with partners, GC, IT, and practice groups to protect and optimize client information.

The role requires 10+ years’ records management/IG experience and 5+ years leading teams, with a focus on risk mitigation, compliance, and practical process improvements. Competitive package with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in records management, information governance, compliance, information security, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing teams, operational programs, or complex information governance initiatives.
• Experience implementing operational, technical, or process improvements to strengthen information governance controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of information governance principles, records lifecycle management, retention/disposition, and security controls.
• Experience administering enterprise document management systems with security configurations and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of the information governance program, set priorities, monitor effectiveness, and escalate risks.
• Collaborate with Records Management Director to implement governance strategies and initiatives.
• Oversee governance controls, including classification, access controls, retention, and defensible disposition.
• Coordinate with GC, IT, and stakeholders to assess and remediate governance risks.
• Oversee NetDocuments administration and related information management apps.
• Identify business requirements, improve governance processes, and implement tech solutions.
• Manage legal holds and preservation per established procedures.
• Develop and improve governance procedures, standards, and training.
• Provide leadership and subject-matter expertise to governance personnel and project teams.
• Establish performance measures and provide reporting to leadership.

Skills

Information governance

Leadership

Project management

Policy development

Risk assessment

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

NetDocuments

iManage

FileTrail

LegalKEY Records Management

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP seeks a seasoned Information Governance Senior Manager to lead the firm’s information governance program in Dallas, TX. You will drive policy, controls, and technology adoption with partners, GC, IT, and practice groups to protect and optimize client information.

The role requires 10+ years’ records management/IG experience and 5+ years leading teams, with a focus on risk mitigation, compliance, and practical process improvements. Competitive package with bonus eligibility.