Director of Information Governance

Nashville, TennesseeJob DescriptionThe Director of Information Governance (IG) is a senior member of the Risk Management department and is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the firm's information governance strategy, policies, and programs. This leadership role ensures that client and firm information is managed throughout its lifecycle in a manner that supports regulatory compliance, client obligations, risk management, operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and business objectives.The Director serves as a strategic partner to firm leadership, Operations, Information Technology, Risk Management, Privacy, Cybersecurity, eDiscovery and AI/Knowledge Management teams. The role is responsible for establishing governance frameworks that address information creation, import, classification, retention, disposition, privacy, security, AI-related data governance, and defensible information management practices.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and execute a comprehensive information governance program/team aligned with the firm's strategic objectives.Establish policies, standards, procedures, and controls governing the management of physical and electronic information.Lead enterprise-wide initiatives related to information lifecycle management, records management, data retention, disposition, and information risk reduction.Advise firm leadership on emerging information governance trends, legal requirements, and industry best practices.Participate in cross-functional governance committees and working groups.Oversee firm-wide records management and retention programs for both physical and electronic records.Maintain and administer records retention schedules consistent with legal, regulatory, ethical, and client requirements.Implement defensible disposition programs to reduce information risk and storage costs.Establish information classification and metadata standards to improve information retrieval and management.Ensure appropriate controls for information archiving, preservation, and destruction.Monitor evolving laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting information governance, privacy, records management, and data protection.Partner with General Counsel, Risk Management, Compliance, and Privacy teams to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory obligations.Support responses to client audits, outside counsel guidelines, security assessments, and information governance questionnaires.Ensure governance practices align with applicable privacy laws and professional responsibility requirements.Develop and maintain legal hold governance policies and procedures.Collaborate with Litigation Support and eDiscovery teams regarding legal holds, data preservation, collections, and defensible processes.Ensure governance practices align with applicable privacy laws and professional responsibility requirements.Develop and maintain legal hold governance policies and procedures.Collaborate with Litigation Support and eDiscovery teams regarding...