Director of Information Security

Drive Global Defense at a Leading International Law FirmOur client is a premier transatlantic law firm powering the market leaders, disruptors, and fast-growth enterprises driving global capital. As the Director of Information Security, you will sit at the center of the firm's global defense strategy—serving as a key leader within the Security Engineering & Operations division. Reporting directly to the CISO, this high-impact position blends strategic architectural vision with hands-on technical execution to safeguard enterprise infrastructure, cloud environments, and emerging technologies.Key Highlights & BenefitsCompetitive Executive Compensation: $240,000 – $280,000 base salary target, plus an annual discretionary merit bonus, generous retirement contributions, and top-tier healthcare coverage.Empowered Leadership & Ownership: Direct oversight of global security engineering, threat monitoring, and incident response operations, backed by the resources of an international legal powerhouse.Cutting-Edge Technical Scope: Lead hands-on architectural advancements across hybrid-cloud environments, modern SOAR/EDR stacks, and next-gen AI risk governance (including LLM and legal AI tools).Accelerated Professional Impact: Work alongside C-suite stakeholders and cross-functional IT teams in an elite, outcome-driven culture where your strategic vision directly influences firm growth.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Security Governance: Architect and deploy enterprise-wide defense protocols, detection engineering frameworks, and automated threat mitigations aligned with global firm objectives.Operational & Incident Command: Lead daily cyber operations, purple team exercises, and rapid-response incident management protocols in coordination with internal teams and external MSSP partners.Team Leadership & Culture: Build and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals, instilling a firm-wide culture of proactive risk awareness and operational excellence.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT leaders and business executives to evaluate emerging threat vectors, establish robust KPIs, and continuous-improvement security baselines.Candidate Qualifications8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience across security operations and technical engineering.5+ years in a security leadership role managing technical personnel and third-party vendors.Deep technical expertise in hybrid-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP), threat intelligence, and modern security suites (SIEM, EDR, SOAR, DLP).Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or related field; professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC) and prior legal/professional services experience preferred.