Chief Information Security Officer
Core
Senior executive responsible for protecting clients, people, data, reputation, and global business operations by leading a mature, business-aligned information security and cyber risk program.
Role type
CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Builds
Enterprise information security strategy, security governance framework, incident response capabilities, and a high-performing security organization.
Domain
Legal services / Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cybersecurity strategy, security governance, risk management, incident response, third-party risk management, data protection, regulatory compliance, executive reporting, team leadership, change management, cloud security, zero-trust architecture, AI governance
Preferred skills
Experience in global law firm, professional services, financial services, or technology company
Technologies
NIST frameworks, Cloud platforms, Zero-trust architecture, AI tools
Responsibilities
Sets and executes enterprise information security strategy aligned with firm strategy and regulatory expectations; Leads the Information Security Management System including policy development, risk assessment, and audit readiness; Serves as senior incident response leader ensuring prompt triage, containment, and coordination with legal and regulatory bodies; Partners with executive leadership to embed security-by-design into operations and technology investments; Provides objective cyber risk advice to firm leadership translating technical risk into business terms; Oversees enterprise cyber risk identification and treatment including vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and cloud security; Leads security oversight of confidential information including data classification, encryption, and cross-border data considerations; Directs third-party and supplier security risk management; Guides security review for emerging technologies like AI and automation; Builds and leads a high-performing information security organization with appropriate expertise and accountability.
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & mentorship