Chief Information Officer

Are you ready to shape the future of a global law firm's technology strategy and redefine how legal services are delivered through AI and innovation?

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the firm's senior-most technology executive, responsible for establishing and executing the firm's technology, innovation, and information governance strategy. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the CIO leads both the IT and Innovation functions, overseeing infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, end-user services, AI adoption, legal technology, data analytics, and practice enablement. The CIO plays a critical role in advancing the firm's vision for technology-enabled legal service delivery by leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance client service, increase efficiency, and drive competitive advantage.

As the executive accountable for the firm's technology ecosystem, the CIO ensures technology investments, operations, and innovation initiatives align with business objectives and client expectations. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking executive who is equally comfortable discussing infrastructure resilience and AI-driven transformation. They must possess strong executive presence, strategic vision, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the partnership and business operations.

• Develop and execute an integrated technology and innovation strategy aligned with the firm's business objectives, client service priorities, and long-term growth goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to firm leadership on technology investments, operational effectiveness, risk management, and emerging technologies.
• Represent IT and Innovation with firm leadership, governance committees, and partner groups.
• Monitor legal industry trends and emerging technologies to position the firm at the forefront of innovation and AI-enabled service delivery.
• Assess the impact of AI and other disruptive technologies on legal services and firm operations.
• Lead the firm's Innovation function, including AI strategy, technology evaluation, deployment, governance, and adoption across practice groups.
• Partner with attorneys and business leaders to identify opportunities where AI and legal technology can improve efficiency, service delivery, and client outcomes.
• Oversee evaluation and management of legal AI solutions, legal technology platforms, and research tools.
• Establish governance standards supporting responsible AI use, client confidentiality, transparency, and risk management.
• Foster a culture of innovation and technology adoption across the firm.

• Align technology capabilities with practice group and business needs to improve client service and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee legal research, knowledge management, data analytics, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Lead data integration and information management strategies that support informed decision-making across the firm.
• Oversee technology training, onboarding, user adoption, and change management initiatives to maximize value from technology investments.

• Oversee the delivery, reliability, and performance of infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise applications, and end-user technologies.
• Ensure technology environments remain secure, scalable, and aligned with firm needs.
• Oversee user support, onboarding, service delivery, and continuous improvement efforts across the technology organization.
• Lead major technology initiatives, platform migrations, office expansions, and other strategic projects.

• Provide executive oversight of the information security function through the CISO, ensuring a strong security posture and compliance with client, regulatory, and insurance requirements.
• Promote a risk-aware culture that balances innovation with data privacy, information security, and client confidentiality.
• Ensure readiness for cybersecurity threats, incident response, data retention, and e-discovery requirements.
• Communicate cybersecurity and technology risks effectively to firm leadership.
• Lead technology budgeting, investment planning, vendor management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization efforts.
• Evaluate and manage strategic relationships with technology partners and service providers.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing technology and innovation team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, service…