Director of Information Security Full Time

Thompson Coburn LLP, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight (8) cities across the U.S., is seeking a full-time exempt Director of Information Security (DIS) to join one of its offices in Dallas, St. Louis, or Chicago. With over 400 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Director of Information Security is responsible for defining and executing the firm’s enterprise security strategy in alignment with business objectives and risk tolerance. This role provides cybersecurity leadership across the firm in partnership with the General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and Director of Compliance & Cybersecurity. The DIS will lead security operations, incident response, threat detection, compliance-driven technical implementation, and the overall maturity of the firm’s information security program. After an initial training period, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule, with three (3) days per week of in-office presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees the firm’s information security personnel, platforms, and processes to ensure operational effectiveness and continuous maturity.
• Develops and manages strategic roadmaps for the firm’s cybersecurity program, including automation, AI-based threat detection, and zero trust security models.
• Leads incident response efforts, manages security operations (SIEM, DLP, IAM), and oversees threat detection and endpoint security systems.
• Collaborates with the Director of Data Compliance & Cybersecurity (DDCC) to implement compliance-driven security controls and technical safeguards aligned with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and CMMC 2.0.
• Leads vendor contract negotiations and manages all security-related MSPs, services, and agreements.
• Establishes metrics and dashboards to monitor security operations performance, risk reduction, and compliance effectiveness.
• Serves as the senior incident commander during critical cybersecurity events, coordinating efforts with forensics teams, legal counsel, and firm leadership.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Deep knowledge of security technologies and frameworks including SIEM, DLP, IAM, firewalls, and encryption.
• Demonstrated ability to align technical solutions with compliance obligations and business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across departments and leadership levels.
• Proven ability to lead security response, drive risk mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with legal and client requirements.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work outside of standard business hours when necessary.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Information Security preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in information security management, including security operations, threat management, and incident response.
• Minimum of 8 years in a Director-level information security role.
• Prior leadership experience managing technical security teams (e.g., engineers and analysts).
• Experience in vendor negotiations, security budgeting, and executive-level reporting.
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, or other relevant security credentials preferred

Thompson Coburn LLP is a large, full service, multi-state firm with offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Southern Illinois, and Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust, and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options to qualifying employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V