Director of IT / CIO Job at Confidential, Atlanta, GA

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  • Confidential
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Director of IT / CIO

About the Company

Reputable national defense litigation firm

Industry
Law Practice

Type
Partnership

Founded
1963

Employees
201-500

Specialties

  • appellate
  • product liability litigation
  • toxic tort litigation
  • environmental litigation
  • labor and employment
  • commercial litigation
  • professional liability
  • executive compensation
  • employee benefits & erisa
  • employee stock ownership plans (esops)
  • construction
  • transportation
  • complex litigation
  • trial counsel
  • and national coordinating counsel

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Director of IT / CIO to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the firm's IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader, capable of driving the adoption of modern technologies to enhance legal operations and productivity. Key responsibilities include working with the Technology Committee to champion a comprehensive IT roadmap, managing the performance and security of firmwide systems, leading cross-functional technology initiatives, and ensuring the firm's cybersecurity and compliance practices are up to date. The role also involves budgeting, vendor management, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and digital proficiency. Applicants for the Director of IT / CIO position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 years' in a leadership role, ideally at the Director, VP, or CIO level. A background in professional services or a law firm is essential, as is a strong working knowledge of Microsoft ecosystems and experience with legal software systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading enterprise-wide projects, managing third-party providers, and a deep understanding of legal practice technology and security/compliance standards. Key competencies include enterprise-level thinking, clear communication, a hands-on approach to technical issues, and a proactive, decisive leadership style.

Hiring Manager Title
Managing Partner

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Information Technology
  • Engineering
Confidential

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