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About the Role
The Information Governance Senior Manager leads the day-to-day operations of the Firm's information governance program, ensuring effective management, protection, retention, and disposition of Firm and client information. This role implements strategies, policies, and controls to support regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and improve operational effectiveness, collaborating with various stakeholders to strengthen practices and optimize technologies.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Partner with the Records Management Director to implement information governance strategies, policies, and initiatives.
- Oversee information governance controls and processes, including information classification, access restrictions, ethical and confidentiality screens, retention requirements, and defensible disposition practices.
- Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel, Information Technology, and other stakeholders to identify, assess, and remediate information governance risks.
- Oversee the administration and operational effectiveness of NetDocuments and related information management applications.
- Collaborate with Information Technology, practice groups, and Firm administration to identify business requirements, improve information governance processes, and implement technology solutions.
- Coordinate information governance activities related to legal holds and information preservation requirements.
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of information governance procedures, operational standards, and related training programs.
- Provide operational leadership, guidance, and subject matter expertise to information governance personnel and cross-functional project teams.
- Establish and monitor operational performance measures, assess information governance risks and trends, and prepare management reporting and recommendations.
Requirements
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex operational and technical issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement practical solutions.
- Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, standards, and operational controls.
- Strong understanding of information governance risks and compliance requirements within a complex professional services or similarly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives, establish priorities, and influence stakeholders across functional areas.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Location
- California
- Illinois
- New York
- Texas
- Washington, D.C.
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior Manager
- 10+ years of experience
- 5+ years of management experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $123,300 - $200,800
Benefits
- Bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits program
About the Company
- Sidley Austin LLP is a global law firm.
Equal Opportunity
- Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.