Cloud Governance Manager – Remote (Must Be Local to Specific U.S. Cities)
📍 Remote, with preference for candidates within commuting distance of Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York City, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, or Washington DC
💼 Senior Level | Information Technology | Legal Industry
💰 Competitive Compensation + Benefits
Why This Role is Exciting
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced Cloud Governance Manager to shape and oversee enterprise-wide data governance initiatives at one of the nation’s most prestigious law firms. You’ll design and implement frameworks that safeguard sensitive information, drive regulatory compliance, and enable secure data sharing across a complex, high-performing environment.
If you have a passion for data security, cloud platforms, and governance frameworks, this role offers both challenge and impact at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities
Governance Frameworks: Develop and implement firm-wide data governance policies, procedures, and standards, leveraging tools like Microsoft Purview, Data Lifecycle Management, DLP, iManage Threat Manager, and Varonis.
Data Retention & Classification: Enforce policies to meet regulatory and business requirements.
Security & Privacy: Assess and strengthen controls to protect against unauthorized access and disclosure.
Training & Enablement: Provide guidance and training on governance best practices.
Collaboration: Partner with attorneys, IT, and business stakeholders to design secure and compliant data-sharing solutions.
Cross-Functional Integration: Work closely with Governance, Security, GRC, and Compliance teams to align strategy and execution.
Cloud Leadership: Deliver thought leadership on secure design, reporting, and alerting across Office 365 and other cloud platforms.
What We’re Looking For
✅ 7+ years of IT, information security, and risk management experience
✅ Strong project management skills with the ability to assess and manage risks
✅ High-level technical understanding of security applications, cloud platforms, and data governance architectures
✅ Expertise with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) practices
✅ Deep knowledge of information security standards/frameworks (CSF, NIST, ISO)
✅ Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or Information Systems (preferred)
✅ Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or GSEC (preferred)
✅ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Purview and governance tools
✅ Familiarity with law firm operations and regulatory compliance
Benefits & Perks
🌟 Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package
🌟 Remote-first role with flexibility (must be local to one of the listed metro areas)
🌟 Work with a top-tier Am Law firm on cutting-edge security and governance initiatives
🌟 Professional development, certifications, and career growth opportunities
🌟 Collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment
🚀 This is your chance to join a globally recognized legal leader in a pivotal role that blends technology, governance, and security.