Information Security Manager

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field required (advanced degrees are preferred)
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, COMPTia Security+, GISO, certifications are a plus
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive IT and information security experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven expertise with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA
• Strong understanding of law firm technology environments, including document management systems, practice management tools, cloud-based platforms, and eDiscovery systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead incident response, risk management, and compliance efforts
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience presenting complex security topics to senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments
• Ability to build rapport with attorneys, professional staff, and vendors
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently but within a team environment
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, along with the demonstrated ability to be a change/thought leader within the organization

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:

• Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave)
• Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re: eligibility requirements)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent)
• Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Student loan refinancing discounts
• Lifestyle reimbursement program
• Hybrid remote work schedules are available for most employees (per current policy, in-office presence is required at least 3-days per week and fully remote roles are not available)

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