Unlock Your Next Career Move: Digital Security Manager Opportunity in a Global Law Firm
This is a unique chance to be a strategic enabler in a world-class law firm where you’ll work at the intersection of cutting-edge legal technology and robust security, collaborating with the Markets Innovation Group and the legal tech incubator, to safeguard client data and drive secure innovation. Be part of a team that balances advanced security with transformative digital initiatives, ensuring trust and excellence for global clients.
- Job Title: Digital Security Manager
- Job Type: Contract
- Rate: up to £850/day (inside IR35)
- Working arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in 10 (30% in the office, 70% remote)
- Office Location: Central London
The RoleAs Digital Security Manager, you will:
- Support the Head of Technical Assurance and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in crafting a 4-year Information Security strategy for the firm.
- Lead the development and evolution of detailed security control frameworks, ensuring a balance between robust protection and user experience.
- Act as the key liaison with the Architecture Review Board, ensuring IT designs meet rigorous security risk assessments and firm-wide standards.
- Own and maintain the Information Security Risk Assessment methodology and library, driving proactive risk management.
- Collaborate with technology teams to embed a DEV/SEC/OPS model and enhance cloud security transparency.
- Support client security audits, providing assurance and technical expertise to meet client expectations.
- Deliver security awareness training and contribute to policy evolution discussions.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in information security, ideally within a legal services environment.
- Strong understanding of security control frameworks, risk assessments, and IT design lifecycles.
- Expertise in cloud security and modern DEV/SEC/OPS approaches.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with technical teams, business stakeholders, and clients.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and drive security initiatives.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or similar)
- Experience in the legal sector or with legal tech.