Information Governance Analyst

Sidley Austin LLP

Information Governance Analyst enhancing information governance and compliance initiatives in a global law firm. Collaborating with internal teams on data protection and records management processes.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,800 - $102,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in information governance, data protection, and compliance monitoring, with a strong focus on enhancing operational efficiency and security controls. Proficient in analyzing business processes and collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective governance strategies.

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Information GovernanceData PrivacyRecords ManagementMicrosoft PurviewIntapp Walls

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Hard Skills

Information SecurityProcess ImprovementDocument ManagementCompliance MonitoringData Protection Controls

Soft Skills

CollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

NetDocumentsIManageMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Office SuiteCyberhaven

Certifications & Qualifications

Information Governance Profession (IGP)

Industry Keywords

Ethical WallClient ConfidentialityPreventive Security ControlOperational ReadinessAI Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Information Governance Manager and Senior Information Governance Analyst in administering and enhancing the firm's information governance, ethical wall, client confidentiality, and preventive security control programs.
Document, analyze, and assess current information, records, email, and file management processes; identify issues, compliance gaps, and risks; evaluate opportunities to strengthen governance controls, security, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technology teams to support project execution, track deliverables, identify and escalate issues, maintain project documentation, and assist with operational readiness efforts.
Analyze business processes, operational workflows, and departmental needs to support process improvement, policy development and implementation, and service delivery objectives Firm-wide.
Conduct document and electronic content security analysis, lead initial investigation into alerts triggered by potentially inappropriate actions, and take necessary action to update document security as appropriate.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics related to information governance, ethical wall administration, data protection controls, and special projects; provide actionable insights to support program oversight and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or five (5) years of relevant experience in a law firm, financial services, professional services, corporate legal department, or other highly regulated environment will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of information governance; information security and data privacy; and records management procedures, principles, and best practices.
Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives and technology-related projects.
Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., NetDocuments, iManage) and content management and collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook.
Experience with ethical wall and information barrier applications, such as Intapp Walls.
Experience with Microsoft Purview for data governance, information protection, or compliance monitoring.
Experience with information security monitoring technologies (Cyberhaven, Netskope, and/or Proofpoint).
Familiarity with AI governance and information protection practices supporting the secure and compliant use of AI-enabled tools.
Information Governance Profession (IGP) certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

bonus eligibility
comprehensive benefits program