Manager​/Senior Manager, Information Security

Manager/Senior Manager, Information Security

Full Time Class 3 CT, Hartford, CT, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

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 establishing and leading a comprehensive, enterprise‑wide information security program that safeguards the firm’s data, systems, and client information. This role provides strategic direction to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets across the firm’s technology and business operations. The position partners closely with executive leadership, IT, legal stakeholders, and business leaders to align security initiatives with organizational objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory obligations.

The Manager of Information Security drives the development of policies, frameworks, and governance structures that support compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and evolving regulatory expectations.

Serving as a trusted advisor to firm leadership, this role oversees security strategy, risk management, and program maturity, while fostering a culture of security awareness across the firm. The position also leads and develops security personnel, ensuring effective execution through strong delegation, oversight, and continuous improvement, enabling the firm to proactively respond to an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead the firm’s enterprise information security program, ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and client confidentiality obligations
• Define and maintain a comprehensive governance framework, including security policies, standards, and procedures that support firm‑wide risk management objectives
• Develop and report on key risk and performance metrics, providing regular updates and strategic insights to executive leadership and stakeholders
• Direct the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks, ensuring a proactive and risk‑based approach to protecting firm assets
• Oversee incident response strategy and execution, ensuring timely investigation, containment, remediation, and executive‑level reporting
• Champion organizational readiness through the development of incident response playbooks and leadership of regular tabletop exercises
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable frameworks and obligations (e.g., NIST, ISO, HIPAA), as well as evolving client security requirements
• Lead firm‑wide security awareness and training initiatives to foster a strong culture of security across attorneys and business staff
• Provide strategic oversight of security technologies and platforms, ensuring effective capabilities, integration, and return on investment
• Partner with IT, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to embed security into operations, third‑party risk management, and cloud strategy
• Oversee enterprise risk assessments and remediation programs, communicating priorities, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing information security team, including mentoring, performance management, and capability growth
• Perform other leadership duties as required to support the firm’s security and risk management objectives

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information…