Manager of IT
Listed on 2026-08-03
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, Cybersecurity, IT Support, IT Business Analyst
Manager of IT
Full-Time | Manhattan, New York | Hybrid (3–4 Days Onsite)
Our client
Is a venture-focused boutique law firm that delivers Big Law-level expertise with greater agility and partner attention. The firm advises startups, investors, and growth companies across private equity, M&A, capital markets, fund formation, IP, and litigation. With a strong national presence, it is recognized for its work in venture capital and emerging companies, combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach, including investments in legal tech and AI.
The Opportunity
SoHo Dragon represents a boutique business law firm that is seeking a Manager of Information Technology to lead its technology strategy and day-to-day operations. This role reports to firm leadership and partners with a Technology Steering Committee to guide priorities across legal technology, cybersecurity, and emerging tools such as AI.
The IT Manager will oversee managed service providers while developing a forward-looking technology roadmap focused on improving efficiency, strengthening security, and supporting the firm’s continued growth.
In Summary
Own the firm’s entire technology function — oversee day‑to‑day IT operations through managed service partners while ensuring performance, reliability, and security.
Set and drive technology strategy — build a multi-year roadmap and advise leadership on investments across legal tech, cybersecurity, and AI.
Use technology as a competitive lever — improve client service, increase operational efficiency, and position the firm as a modern, tech-enabled business.
Key Responsibilities
IT Operations & Service Partner Management
- Oversee and manage the firm’s strategic IT service partners, ensuring service delivery meets performance expectations and SLAs.
- Serve as the primary internal escalation point for technology issues affecting attorneys, staff, and firm operations.
- Manage relationships with technology vendors and negotiate contracts to deliver value and cost efficiency.
- Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the firm’s IT infrastructure across all office locations.
Technology Strategy & Steering Committee
- Advise the firm’s Technology Steering Committee on strategic technology investments, emerging trends, and prioritization.
- Develop and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with the firm’s growth strategy and client service objectives.
- Lead evaluation and implementation of legal tech platforms.
- Champion AI adoption across the firm — identifying practical, high-value use cases for generative AI and legal AI tools, and guiding responsible implementation.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Own the firm’s cybersecurity posture, policies, and incident response readiness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations and legal industry security standards.
- Drive a security-first culture through training, awareness, and policy enforcement.
- Manage business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Build strong working relationships with firm leadership, partners, associates, and staff to understand and proactively address technology needs.
- Communicate complex technology concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, including presentations to firm leadership and the Steering Committee.
Qualifications
Required
- 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with a meaningful portion in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing outsourced/managed IT service providers and holding vendors accountable to high performance standards.
- Strong working knowledge of legal technology platforms (document management, e-billing, practice management, collaboration tools) and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
- Proven ability to develop and execute technology strategy at an organizational level.
- Experience advising senior leadership on technology direction, ROI, and risk.
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices in a legal or professional services context.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable presenting to partners and firm leadership.
Preferred
- Experience with AI and…
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