Specialist: Information Governance

Mayer Brown - New York, NY

Hiring: Specialist: Information Governance Company: Mayer Brown Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 10:59:42 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : CV, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Risk Management, SQL, Visio About the job Experience: •Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required, preferably at a law firm •Functional expertise in IG principles relating to managing, protecting and securing client matter information, and educating end users on ways to manage information in compliance with those principles •Demonstrated experience in execution and accountability for project coordination Required Skills: •Performs electronic matter mobility and client file transfer activities, including coordinating with lawyers, IG leads, IT staff, and external parties to securely transfer files related to lateral arrivals, departures, and client requests, as assigned •Supports the implementation of records retention and disposition activities in accordance with the Global Records Management Policy for legal and business services matters •Advises on aspects of the departure process, including task assignment, quality control, records maintenance and risk mitigation •Conducts data analysis, proposes solutions for remediating unstructured data by client matter and migrates data as needed •Provides guidance and support for data retention projects relating to client and firm data •Audits IG and records management processes and procedures, including the use of Firm Approved Records Repositories, for accuracy and compliance with firm policies •Works collaboratively with leadership and partners with firm stakeholders to support the program globally, assess needs, identify gaps or areas of improvement, and recommend changes •Advises firm personnel on appropriate locations where client and firm data should be stored Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!