Crowell & Moring · 1 month ago
Director of Information Governance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$215K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expCrowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm known for representing clients in complex legal matters. The Director of Information Governance is responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of the firm's information governance program, driving digital transformation and ensuring the secure management of information assets.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Develop and lead a digital-first information governance strategy that aligns with firm priorities and regulatory obligations
Establish and maintain an information governance framework, including roles, processes, and tools for managing data across its lifecycle
Lead the development and enforcement of policies and best practices around data classification, metadata tagging, data retention, structured/unstructured data, and data lifecycle management, providing thought leadership on data architecture and data quality standards to support strategic firm initiatives
Evaluate, select, and deploy technologies that enhance data visibility and control, including data loss prevention, information rights management, and automation frameworks, ensuring effective implementation and integration with firmwide systems
Collaborate with Legal, IT, Compliance, Security, and Risk teams to ensure aligned, secure, and efficient data practices, including data policy development, defensible purging, and legacy data management
Centralize and drive firmwide efforts to mature data governance capabilities and promote continuous improvement
Provide expert consultation on projects involving Information Governance, data migration, and M&A while facilitating stakeholder engagement across lawyers, professional staff, and clients
Ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and data handling standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA)
Oversee the development and implementation of defensible retention schedules and audit trails in collaboration with Legal and Risk functions
Build a strong Information Governance culture through targeted training initiatives, awareness programs, and enablement strategies for attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff, and measure adoption and progress
Manage firmwide change initiatives related to data and technology governance, ensuring user adoption and policy adherence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience progressive responsibility in Information Governance, Data Governance, or Information Risk, ideally within a law firm or regulated professional services environment
Proven experience in managing relationships with vendors/consultants, IT teams and internal stakeholders
Demonstrated success in building or modernizing a digital-focused Information Governance program
Hands-on experience in data labelling, metadata frameworks, data structure policies, and DLP tools is essential
Strong technical acumen with modern Information Governance tools and platforms (e.g., M365 compliance tools, FileTrail, iManage, third party data transfer products, meta data technology solutions)
Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with legal professionals and leadership teams
Excellent communication, change leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Strong Risk assessment and policy development experience
Expert-level knowledge of practice-related information management systems, databases, and software, across multiple practice areas
Deep understanding of law firm compliance obligations regarding data preservation, management, and compliance
Ability to provide quality legal support to both internal and external clients
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with both technical staff and vendors, and non-technical parties such as attorneys, secretaries, and clients
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking to develop solutions to complex problems
Preferred
Advanced degree or professional certifications (IGP, CIP, CIPP, CRM, etc.) strongly preferred
Familiarity with different types of AI and the pros and cons of how AI is integrated into Information Governance
Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to solve business problems
Benefits
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Wellness programs
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Company
Crowell & Moring
Crowell & Moring is an international law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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