Information Security Officer

Your role

Responsible for delivering the programme/plans to ensure the Firm’s information assets are adequately protected. Duties will include some or all of the following:

• Act as a trusted advisor on Information Security related activities.
• Deliver programmes and processes to reduce information security risk and strengthen the Firm's security posture.  
• Monitor, measure and report on the effectiveness of information security measures.
• Identify any trends that may require further action e.g. improved security awareness, updated controls etc.
• Manage responses to audit requests from clients and external auditors.  
• Assist Business Development with pitch responses as required.
• Support the operation of the ISMS and maintain ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials certifications.
• Assist with periodic monitoring of audit logs in accordance with requirements and report findings and concerns for further analysis and action.
• Assist with supply chain due-diligence assessments.
• Perform internal investigations and data discovery exercises in support of Legal & Risk, HR and outside counsel.
• Collaborate with the wider Technology & Data teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into system designs and configurations.

About you

• You have at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Degree-level qualifications in computer science, information security, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent, are desirable.
• Proven experience in implementing, managing, and maintaining cyber security programmes within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of information security frameworks, risk management, and technical security best practices.
• Strong ability to interpret, apply, and communicate technical security requirements in a clear, business-focused manner to both technical and non- technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements relevant to information security in global organisations.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and reporting skills, with a proactive approach to solving problems and improving security processes.

Linklaters
Linklaters is a global law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.
Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.

We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our
environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.

Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere.
We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal.

What sets us apart
At Linklaters

• We offer a truly global work experience and the opportunity to be involved in strategic projects that drive innovation and shape the future of our business
• We belong to a firm that embodies its corporate social, environment, and governance responsibility commitments
• We remain focused on talent and having the best people which will result in a diverse workforce
• Having got the best people, we want them to feel included, valued and respected so they can perform at their best
• We advocate speak-up culture to empower our people in sharing their voices and an open-door policy to ensure they are listened to
• We invest in custom-fit career paths for our people in line with their talents and aspirations
• We provide agile working solutions to meet the changing needs of our people and our business
• We are committed to people first relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and appreciation
• We support the health and wellbeing of our people, providing a safe space to talk about emotions and mental health with access to expert advice as needed
• We invest in developing leaders of the future who demonstrate emotional intelligence and a passion to discover, coach and develop the talents of others

Technical Skills:

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.