Information Security Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Incisive. Inclusive. Invested. We’re Axinn.

Experienced, tenacious, and always trial-ready, we are committed to understanding complex legal challenges that impact the future of our clients' businesses, globally.

Focusing on antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation, our extensive teams in the U.S. possess deep knowledge and client-side experience across a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products.

At Axinn, inclusivity is central to who we are. We have a purpose that goes beyond profit, which includes fostering a fair, welcoming workplace and supporting the communities where we live and work. We actively recognize talent and promote opportunities for all team members. By embracing the unique experiences and perspectives of our people, we fuel creativity and deliver results for our clients.

The Firm’s Manager of Information Security is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive information security program to protect the firm’s data, systems, and client information. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information assets across the firm’s technology and operational infrastructure. The position involves close collaboration with IT leadership, legal professionals, and firm management to maintain compliance with client, regulatory, and industry standards. The position will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, a hands-on technical manager, and a mentor to security staff, ensuring the Firm’s success in a highly evolving threat landscape.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Develop and maintain the firm’s information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program that aligns with the firm’s strategic objectives and client confidentiality obligations
• Establish metrics to monitor program effectiveness and present updates to Firm leadership
• Assess and manage cybersecurity risks; conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, remediation, and reporting
• Develop playbooks and run regular tabletop exercises to ensure readiness
• Ensure compliance with NIST, ISO, HIPAA, and client confidentiality obligations
• Oversee (develop and maintain) security policies, procedures, training, and awareness programs for attorneys and staff
• Manage security tools (firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEM, IAM, etc.)
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, and Compliance teams on security integration, vendor oversight, and cloud management
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability testing; manage mitigation and remediation efforts while presenting findings and reports to leadership
• Manage and mentor security staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required :

Benefits

At Axinn, we offer market competitive wages and generous benefit options to our valued employees. This includes, but is not limited to, the following :

Position Details

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, exempt level position. Final rate of pay and title will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, with a targeted hiring range of $160,000 - $175,000 (the upper range reserved for highly qualified applicants). This position is currently available in either our NY, CT, or DC office locations.

Axinn is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating an environment that draws upon the strength of the diversity of its workforce to achieve excellence in the Firm's field and beyond