Strategic CIO & Security Leader for Law Firm

Polsinelli; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 450,000 - 525,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) benefits

Parking/Transit reimbursement

Job summary

Polsinelli is seeking a seasoned Chief Information Officer to partner with the executive team and advance the firm's technology strategy. The role focuses on performance, reliability, modernization, and security across a complex technology landscape. Preferred location is Kansas City with in-office presence.

You will lead major initiatives, ensure governance and KPI-driven outcomes, and collaborate with leadership to align technology with firm priorities and client service standards.

Qualifications

• Executive-level information technology leadership experience in a large, distributed environment.
• Experience with enterprise IT strategy, governance, and vendor management.
• Strong background in information security, risk management and incident response.
• Demonstrated track record in cloud migrations and platform modernization.

Responsibilities

• Shape multi-year IT strategy and roadmap with KPIs and budget discipline.
• Lead day-to-day IT operations and service delivery with a client-service mindset.
• Mature the information security program, policies, and incident readiness.
• Oversee complex enterprise technology initiatives and change management.
• Establish governance, reporting, and transparent executive communication.

Skills

Leadership

Accountability

Organizational Change Management

Coaching and Development

Service Delivery

Strategic Planning

Project Leadership

Security and Risk Management

Vendor and Partner Management

Financial Acumen

Results Orientation

Education

BS Computer Science / Information Systems

MBA or MS IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

iManage

Endpoint Lifecycle Management

Document Management Systems

Job description

Polsinelli is seeking a seasoned Chief Information Officer to partner with the executive team and advance the firm's technology strategy. The role focuses on performance, reliability, modernization, and security across a complex technology landscape. Preferred location is Kansas City with in-office presence.

You will lead major initiatives, ensure governance and KPI-driven outcomes, and collaborate with leadership to align technology with firm priorities and client service standards.