Information Governance Manager (New York)
gotham technology groupNew York (NY)
Information Governance Manager (New York)
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gotham technology groupNew York (NY)
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Manager
About the role
Title: Information Governance Manager
Location: Hybrid in NYC
Salary:
150-180kA leading international law firm is looking for an experienced Information Governance Manager to help lead its enterprise IG program. Reporting to the Director of Information Governance, this person will shape IG strategy and policy while managing day-to-day execution across repository governance, information architecture, matter mobility, and lifecycle operations.
What you'll do:
- Strategy & PolicyOwn the IG strategy, roadmap, policies, standards, and control framework
- Set requirements for retention, disposition, legal holds, classification, and client data obligations
- Run policy reviews, manage exceptions and risk escalations, and lead maturity assessments
- Partner with Technology, InfoSec, Risk, General Counsel, KM, Records, and practice groups
- Team & Program Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of IG professionals
- Set priorities, approve procedures, and define clear ownership across workstreams
- Oversee a portfolio covering data risk reduction, repository modernization, M365 governance, DMS optimization, shared-drive cleanup, and defensible disposition
- Repository Governance & Information Architecture
- Approve standards for metadata, taxonomy, workspace structure, naming, and content placement
- Guide governance for the DMS, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and file shares
- Define acceptance criteria for migrations and consolidation projects
- Matter Mobility & Lifecycle
- Oversee lateral arrivals and departures, client file transfers, matter closures, and electronic disposition
- Approve procedures for authorization, chain of custody, validation, and audit evidence
- Resolve escalated client, ethics, and confidentiality issues with legal and risk stakeholders
- Client Requirements, AI & Emerging TechOwn the process for tracking and interpreting outside counsel guidelines and client IG requirements
- Lead governance for Copilot and generative AI, including acceptable use, data handling, and retention
- Support client audits, security questionnaires, and due diligence requests
- Metrics & Training
- Build the IG metrics framework and deliver reporting to leadership
- Develop training and awareness programs
- Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement
What we're looking for:
- 7+ years in information governance, records management, compliance, legal ops, legal technology, or a related field
- A track record of leading policy, control frameworks, and cross-functional programs
- Deep knowledge of lifecycle management, retention and disposition, metadata and classification, and matter mobility
- Strong people leadership and stakeholder management, with the ability to influence senior leaders
- Skill at turning legal, risk, and client requirements into practical controls
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Nice to have:
- Large law firm or professional services background
- Experience with NetDocuments, Microsoft 365, Purview, Intapp, FileTrail, or similar tools
- Knowledge of AI governance, privacy, attorney mobility, and cross-border data transfersIGP, CRM, CIP, CIPP, PMP, or similar certification
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