Job Title: Information Governance Manager
Job Responsibilities:
The Information Governance Manager at the law firm is responsible for executing the information governance strategy to support the management, preservation, and destruction of information. The role involves working under the direction of the Director of Information Governance and collaborating with firm practice groups, leadership, and administrative departments to implement an information governance program aligned with the firm's business strategy and legal, regulatory, ethical, and client obligations.
Essential functions of the role include:
- Setting individual and team goals to ensure high productivity and skill development to meet the firm's business demands.
- Providing ongoing performance feedback to information governance team members based on meaningful performance metrics and customer feedback.
- Using data to analyze and optimize information governance processes to improve retention and disposition of records in alignment with firm information governance policies.
- Overseeing operations for assigned offices related to on-site and off-site records storage facilities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to records retention schedules.
- Reviewing and revising information governance policies and records retention schedules and working collaboratively with team members to create and implement retention and legal hold strategies for active storage of records across all systems.
- Coaching attorneys and legal teams on email management and electronic records management.
- Overseeing primary data management systems, including Records Management System and other key records repositories.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Specific skills required for this position include the ability to explain complex and/or technical topics relating to information governance to those without prior knowledge of the firm’s systems and policies, knowledge of key technology tools such as document management systems, records management systems, and platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google G Suite, and broad knowledge of records, information management, and data protection laws, regulations, and best practices. The ability to establish clear priorities, orchestrate resources across multiple functions and firm business units, identify and mitigate risks associated with the development and implementation of the information governance program, facilitate and present information governance strategy to all levels of firm personnel, and develop trusting relationships across the firm, including within practice groups and with external firm partners, is also essential.
Specific skills preferred include strong communication skills, proven leadership expertise, program and project management skills, demonstrated team-building abilities, familiarity with the business of law, and certifications such as Information Governance Professional (IGP), Certified Records Manager (CRM), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Privacy Professional (CIPP). Familiarity with technical concepts relevant to cloud computing environments is also preferred.
Education and Experience:
Qualified candidates must have a BA/BS degree in business, information management, or a related field, or a combination of education and related experience providing equivalent knowledge. Candidates must have 6+ years of experience in information governance, records management, or a related area, as well as 3+ years of experience managing high-achieving teams.
Salary Information:
The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.
The compensation for this position depends on qualifications and experience and may vary by location. The compensation ranges are as follows:
- Colorado: $76,990 to $115,960 annually
- Washington State: $82,210 to $122,320 annually
- Washington, .: $87,710 to $132,110 annually
