Digital Security Manager

Unlock Your Next Career Move: Digital Security Manager Opportunity in a Global Law Firm

This is a unique chance to be a strategic enabler in a world-class law firm where you’ll work at the intersection of cutting-edge legal technology and robust security, collaborating with the Markets Innovation Group and the legal tech incubator, to safeguard client data and drive secure innovation. Be part of a team that balances advanced security with transformative digital initiatives, ensuring trust and excellence for global clients.

• Job Title: Digital Security Manager 
• Job Type: Contract
• Rate: up to £850/day (inside IR35)
• Working arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in 10 (30% in the office, 70% remote)
• Office Location: Central London 

The Role

As Digital Security Manager, you will:

• Support the Head of Technical Assurance and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in crafting a 4-year Information Security strategy for the firm.
• Lead the development and evolution of detailed security control frameworks, ensuring a balance between robust protection and user experience.
• Act as the key liaison with the Architecture Review Board, ensuring IT designs meet rigorous security risk assessments and firm-wide standards.
• Own and maintain the Information Security Risk Assessment methodology and library, driving proactive risk management.
• Collaborate with technology teams to embed a DEV/SEC/OPS model and enhance cloud security transparency.
• Support client security audits, providing assurance and technical expertise to meet client expectations.
• Deliver security awareness training and contribute to policy evolution discussions.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in information security, ideally within a legal services environment.
• Strong understanding of security control frameworks, risk assessments, and IT design lifecycles.
• Expertise in cloud security and modern DEV/SEC/OPS approaches.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with technical teams, business stakeholders, and clients.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and drive security initiatives.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or similar) 
• Experience in the legal sector or with legal tech.