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Our client, a prestigious global law firm, is seeking an exceptional Lead Security Architect to join their award-winning Information Security team.
This is a rare opportunity to lead security architecture strategy across cutting-edge platforms including M365, AI systems, data platforms, and legal technology at a firm that places security at the heart of everything it does.
Working closely with the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering, you'll orchestrate a talented team while collaborating directly with cybersecurity lawyers who advise on hundreds of incidents globally, providing unique insights that few organisations can offer.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership: Develop and maintain comprehensive security architecture strategies across diverse technology platforms
* Platform Security: Lead security architecture for M365, AI, data platforms, legal tech, and knowledge management systems
* Design Assurance: Review and approve security designs for new services, platform upgrades, and major integrations
* Risk Management: Drive identification and remediation of platform-specific security risks while ensuring regulatory compliance (GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001)
* Team Leadership: Mentor and manage a team of security architects and engineers, fostering cross-functional collaboration
* Stakeholder Engagement: Present complex security insights to senior leadership and influence technology investment decisions
* 8+ years in IT/Information Security with strong focus on security architecture across diverse platforms
* 2+ years of leadership experience managing security architecture teams
* Professional certification (CISSP, CCSP, or SANS GIAC)
* Extensive experience designing secure architectures in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments
* Audit and compliance expertise
* Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence at all levels
* Computer Science degree or related field
* Additional certifications (CISA, CISM, CCIE, CRISC, SANS credentials)
* Legal or professional services sector experience
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary (£110-135k) and comprehensive benefits package
* Opportunity to work on high-profile, industry-shaping matters
* First-rate training and development programs
* Inclusive, supportive working environment
* Flexible working arrangements focused on wellbeing optimisation
* Collaboration with world-class cybersecurity legal experts
This role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership, strategic influence, and career development in one of the world's most respected professional services environments.
To apply, please submit your CV in confidence.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
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Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology and Legal
* Industries
Law Practice, Professional Services, and Legal Services
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