Information Governance Manager

Our client - a top 50 international law firm – is seeking an Information Governance Manager to join their global Risk & Compliance team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to support the firm by optimizing its Data Protection and Data Privacy policies and processes globally, with the potential to later take over as the firm’s Global Privacy officer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as a Data Protection subject matter expert, advising legal and project teams and proposing solutions for complex or technical data protection issues.
• Developing procedures and processes for ensuring the classification, confidentiality, data privacy, data protection, retention and disposition of client and firm information
• Producing and delivering educational programs to lawyers and other firm personnel on their risk management responsibilities, particularly as they relate to data protection.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to assess the firm’s needs, identify areas for improvement in the firm’s processes, and recommend changes in order to achieve data protection awareness and compliance
• Working with the firm’s IT function in supporting technical solutions support for Data loss prevention and data lifecycle compliance

To apply for this role, you should ideally have 5+ years of experience in data protection, data privacy, data protection, or a related area, working within a legal, professional services, consulting, or corporate environment.

Additionally, you should also have the following Key skills and experience:

• A degree in A Data Protection related field or law
• Extensive knowledge of data privacy and data protection laws, regulations, and best practices
• A risk management mindset with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience leading and motivating a team

Please apply with a copy of your CV or contact a member of our team to discuss this excellent opportunity. Thank you.