Senior Information Governance Leader

Sidley Austin LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 123 000 - 201 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking an Information Governance Senior Manager to lead the daily operations of the firm's information governance program in California. The role ensures compliant management, protection, retention, and disposition of firm and client information, reporting to the Records Management Director.

The position requires a decade of records governance experience, proven leadership, and expertise with information management systems like NetDocuments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in records management, information governance, compliance, information security, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing teams, operational programs, or complex information governance initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience implementing operational, technical, or process improvements to strengthen information governance controls, mitigate risks, and improve efficiency.
• Comprehensive knowledge of information governance principles, records lifecycle management, retention and disposition requirements, and information security and confidentiality controls.
• Experience administering or supporting enterprise document management systems, including security configurations, access controls, and related information governance processes.

Responsabilités

• Lead the day-to-day execution of the Firm's information governance program, establishing operational priorities, monitoring effectiveness, resolving complex issues, and escalating significant risks or policy exceptions to the Records Management Director.
• Partner with the Records Management Director to implement information governance strategies, policies, and initiatives that support the effective management, protection, retention, and disposition of Firm and client information.
• Oversee information governance controls and processes, including information classification, access restrictions, ethical and confidentiality screens, retention requirements, and defensible disposition practices, to support compliance with legal, regulatory, contractual, and Firm requirements.
• Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel, Information Technology, and other stakeholders to identify, assess, and remediate information governance risks, including access control failures, system misconfigurations, policy exceptions, and process deficiencies.
• Oversee the administration and operational effectiveness of NetDocuments and related information management applications, including cabinet administration, security configuration, system controls, and the resolution of complex or escalated issues affecting lawyers and Firm personnel.
• Collaborate with Information Technology, practice groups, and Firm administration to identify business requirements, improve information governance processes, and implement technology solutions that strengthen controls, automate workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Coordinate information governance activities related to legal holds and information preservation requirements, working with the Office of General Counsel and other stakeholders to ensure records subject to holds are appropriately identified, preserved, collected, and released in accordance with established procedures.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of information governance procedures, operational standards, and related training programs to promote consistent practices, technology adoption, and compliance across the Firm.
• Provide operational leadership, guidance, and subject matter expertise to information governance personnel and cross-functional project teams, supporting effective prioritization, issue resolution, knowledge sharing, and execution of departmental objectives.
• Establish and monitor operational performance measures, assess information governance risks and trends, and prepare management reporting and recommendations for the Records Management Director and Firm leadership to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

10+ years in records management / information governance

5+ years leading teams or programs

Experience improving operational controls

Knowledge of lifecycle management & compliance

Experience with enterprise document management systems

Outils

NetDocuments

iManage

FileTrail

LegalKEY Records Management

Description du poste

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking an Information Governance Senior Manager to lead the daily operations of the firm's information governance program in California. The role ensures compliant management, protection, retention, and disposition of firm and client information, reporting to the Records Management Director.

The position requires a decade of records governance experience, proven leadership, and expertise with information management systems like NetDocuments.