Information Governance Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Information Governance Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves advising on information governance issues to ensure compliance with legal, ethical, security, and privacy requirements across various jurisdictions. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Duties

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of internal legal holds and document preservation.
• Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel on document management for firm-related matters.
• Review confidentiality and security obligations in client agreements.
• Provide pre-litigation data management support and coordinate discovery responses.
• Advise on client file release requests and information destruction.
• Develop policies and best practices for information governance, including AI issues.
• Protect and maintain sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information.

Requirements

• Exhibit excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Possess knowledge of electronically stored information management and review tools.
• Understand privacy and artificial intelligence laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate creative thinking and strategic support abilities.

Education

• University degree in law, with technology-related coursework preferred.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an ABA-accredited law school preferred.

Certifications

• Qualification or licensure to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Admission to at least one United States state bar.

Skills

• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of ESI management tools like Nuix and Relativity.

Benefits

• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous 401k plan.
• Paid holidays and PTO program.
• Well-being programs and professional development opportunities.
• Employee discounts and affinity groups.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.