Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO)

The Company is seeking a Deputy Chief Information Officer to lead day-to-day technology operations across a complex, multi-site environment and serve as the CIO’s principal operational delegate. Responsibilities include overseeing reliable and secure IT services, incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery; setting operational standards and performance measures; and leading director-level teams across software services, systems, end-user support, and project management. The role also oversees legal technology platforms and vendor relationships, supports budgeting and contract management, and coordinates with security and compliance functions. The Deputy CIO will partner with organizational leaders on technology priorities, communicate performance and risks clearly, and help ensure new tools are operationally ready. Candidates should have 20 or more years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least five years in a senior operational leadership role, and experience in a law firm or similarly complex professional services environment. Required qualifications include managing enterprise-scale, multi-site IT operations and director-level teams, familiarity with legal technology platforms and integrations, experience overseeing substantial technology budgets, and strong executive communication skills. A deep understanding of cybersecurity and legal-industry compliance is also required. Experience with AI or digital transformation initiatives and relevant professional certifications are preferred.