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Senior Manager: Information Governance Compliance

Mayer Brown · Washington, NY · 2 wk ago
HybridInformation Technology$188k–$249k/yrFull-time

About the role

Mayer Brown is an international law firm representing major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in complex transactions and disputes. The Information Governance department seeks a Senior Manager: Information Governance Compliance to ensure firm policies are operationalized, monitored, and enforced.

Responsibilities

  • Translate IG policies into clear, actionable procedures and workflows.

  • Define and document compliance standards, controls, and decision frameworks.

  • Partner with IT to align policy requirements with system capabilities.

  • Identify and remediate gaps between policy requirements and current-state practices.

  • Design and implement ongoing monitoring processes to assess adherence to IG policies.

  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting to provide visibility into compliance across systems and user groups.

  • Conduct periodic control testing and compliance reviews.

  • Identify trends, risks, and areas of non-compliance and drive remediation efforts.

  • Establish and maintain the governance framework for legal holds, including roles, responsibilities, and workflows.

  • Support audit readiness and defensibility related to legal hold processes.

  • Develop and manage a structured approach to reviewing and operationalizing client OCGs.

  • Translate client-specific requirements into enforceable policies and workflows.

  • Maintain visibility into client-driven restrictions and ensure alignment across IG processes.

  • Support the development and operationalization of the Firm’s AI governance framework.

  • Support the development and implementation of guidance for appropriate data use within AI tools.

  • Ensure alignment between access controls, data classification, and client restrictions.

  • Oversee execution of access reviews in partnership with IT and Information Security.

  • Monitor and report on access-related risks and compliance gaps.

  • Develop and implement a targeted, compliance-focused training program.

  • Measure effectiveness of training and adjust approach based on observed behaviors and risk.

  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for IG compliance.

  • Deliver concise, risk-based reporting to senior leadership.

  • Establish and manage processes for policy exceptions, including documentation and risk assessment.

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.

  • 8+ years of experience required in IG, Risk, Compliance, or a related field.

  • Relevant certifications preferred, such as IGP, CIP, CIPP, or CRISC.

  • Experience within a law firm, legal department, or professional services environment strongly preferred.

  • Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring compliance programs.

  • Strong understanding of data privacy, regulatory requirements, and client confidentiality obligations.

  • Experience supporting audits, regulatory inquiries, or client compliance reviews.

  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct reporting authority.

  • Experience interpreting and operationalizing client requirements or OCGs.

  • Experience developing or supporting AI governance frameworks, policies, or controls.

  • Ability to influence stakeholders across functions without direct authority, building consensus and driving accountability through collaboration.

  • Sound judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity, particularly in emerging areas such as AI governance.

  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect operational details to broader risk and compliance objectives.

  • Executive-level communication and reporting capability, including the ability to distill complex compliance topics into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in an environment with shifting priorities.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across all levels of the Firm.

  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in an environment with shifting priorities.

  • Physical Requirements: May require travel to other offices as needed.

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