Information Governance Manager

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Information Governance Manager

The candidate will ensure adherence and clear accountability for stewardship of the company’s principal information assets. Collaborate with the Information Governance Committee to develop and implement policies, standards and processes for IG-related issues, such as retention, destruction, security, transfers and digitization of records. Provide high quality information governance advice and interpretation to the IG Committee, Stakeholders, Practice/Industry Group Leaders, Management and to staff of all levels. Serves as a point of escalation for governance, data quality and protection issues. Work closely with the firm’s stakeholders to improve the quality and value of core data assets, respond to regulatory protection requirements, as well as support the strategic requirements of the department and firm. Assist all partner councils to achieve information governance compliance with legislation, standards and principles by maintaining a focus on both national and local information governance developments. Manage electronic data to ensure compliance with records retention, data minimization and storage limitation requirements. Advise on potential changes to roles and responsibilities related to data governance. Collaborate in the development of departmental governance documentation (procedures, guidelines, standards and best practices). Develop content, and at times, lead IG related presentations to management, attorneys and staff. Lead, manage and develop a highly motivated Information Governance team. Managing the day-to-day operations of the Information Governance team by supervising, organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating the work of the staff to ensure department objectives are met timely and accurately. Review, analyze, develop, and manage the workflow processes for the electronic and paper files included in the client intake/transfer process. Communicate with departing attorneys, clients and outside counsel regarding the release process. Propose and implement quality controls to ensure that large-scale data transfers are performed in a matter that ensures the data is securely and completely transferred to an external party on a timely basis. Collaborate with IT and Practice Support teams to better utilize technology for more efficient ways to import/transfer client files, and more effective ways to conduct data review. Look for opportunities to utilize forensic tools that can add value and/or improve existing processes such as capturing departed employee data, monitoring, and assisting with other Information Governance and/or Security team projects. Document and track all relevant processes and procedures. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Four years’ experience in a large legal environment, including experience working with legal records. An undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to records management, law or technology is preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Strong command of records and information governance principles and requirements and the ability to ensure that policies and procedures are being followed. Ability to work with all levels of attorneys and staff and have strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work with clients and outside counsel in a professional and efficient manner. Ability to work under tight time constraints, work overtime as needed and be able to re-prioritize work as needed. Self-motivated, detail oriented and able to make judgment calls.

Additional Information

Job ID: 1704.

Company info

O'Melveny & Myers LLP.
1625 I Street, NW
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : 202-383-5300
Fax : 202-383-5414
Website : https://www.omm.com/