Strategic CISO: Cyber Risk, Data & Client Trust

DLA Piper; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead a mature, business-aligned information security program across the firm’s global operations. This executive role shapes strategy for governance, data protection, risk management, incident response, and security awareness in collaboration with firm leadership and clients.

The CISO will drive security transformations, enable responsible AI adoption, and ensure operational resilience while maintaining compliance with professional

Qualifications

• 15+ years in information security leadership with executive responsibility.
• Experience advising senior executives and governance bodies.
• Experience in global, client-facing professional services or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Sets and executes enterprise information security strategy aligned with firm goals.
• Leads Information Security Management System and governance framework.
• Serves as senior incident response leader for information security events.
• Partners with executives to embed security-by-design into operations and technology investments.
• Oversees third‑party security risk management with Procurement and IT.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cybersecurity strategy

Risk governance

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Cloud security

Data protection

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security / Cybersecurity / IT / CS / Engineering / Business / Risk Management / Law

Master’s Degree (MBA / MS Cybersecurity / J.D. / other) preferred

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead a mature, business-aligned information security program across the firm’s global operations. This executive role shapes strategy for governance, data protection, risk management, incident response, and security awareness in collaboration with firm leadership and clients.

The CISO will drive security transformations, enable responsible AI adoption, and ensure operational resilience while maintaining compliance with professional