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    Director of Information Governance - Birmingham, United States - Burr & Forman

    Burr & Forman
    Burr & Forman Birmingham, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Birmingham, AL office for a Director of Information Governance ("DIG").This position plays a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the utilization of our information assets while ensuring compliance with legal regulations and client agreements and minimizing associated risks. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the DIG will lead a dedicated team responsible for Records Management and Information Governance, collaborating closely with key stakeholders.The DIG's expertise is essential in developing, implementing, and overseeing information governance policies and procedures to safeguard the firm's information assets and enhance operational efficiencies.

    KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

    • Develop and communicate comprehensive information governance strategies aligned with the firm's objectives to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
    • Lead all information governance initiatives in collaboration with the GC, CPO, COO, CIO, and CSO ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
    • Formulate, implement, and maintain robust information governance policies and standard operating procedures based on industry best practices and legal requirements.
    • Continuously improve and communicate records management and information governance best practices to firm personnel to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
    • Oversee the recruitment, development, retention, and organization of the Records Management and Information Governance teams, fostering a culture of efficiency, teamwork, collaboration and solid customer service.
    • Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring their professional growth, and adherence to firm policies and procedures.
    • Manage the firm's records retention efforts with a focus on legal compliance and risk mitigation, collaborating closely with the CPO, CSO and CIO.
    • Identify potential risks and compliance issues related to information governance procedures, and implement effective solutions to address them.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm on data governance initiatives, including data loss prevention and privacy-related projects.
    • Establish and maintain effective communication channels with the CIO, other directors, and managers to ensure alignment with information governance policies and practices.
    • Maintain relationships with information governance vendors and service providers, ensuring the effective utilization of external resources to support the firm's objectives.
    • Other responsibilities as needed
    THE ESSENTIALS
    • Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Minimum of 7 years of experience in information governance, including management of teams responsible for enterprise information assets.
    • CRM and/or IGP certification preferred.
    • Knowledge or experience with relevant Information Governance standards such as ISO
    • Proficiency in document management systems (e.g., iManage), Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Records Management Systems (e.g., IRM) desired.
    • Strong understanding of legal regulations and industry best practices related to information governance.
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
    • High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment in handling confidential information.
    • Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
    EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

    Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability.

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    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)


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