Date: 27 Aug 2026
Location: London, GB, EC3M 7AF
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Company: Walkers Global
We are a leading international law firm for global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Overview of role
Office: London (40% min hybrid required)
The Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead will be responsible for the management of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) across Walkers globally. This covers a broad range of information security activities including policy development, risk management, internal and external audit and compliance. It will involve communication with senior management across all regions, liaising with internal teams, and development of the firm’s security capabilities to meet the changing needs of clients. The role will be responsible for managing the change governance of projects through business change partnering.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
ISMS Management
Communicate to senior management on risks and requirements
Understand business objectives and support development of budget for information security objectives
Develop and maintain security compliance program
Provide support where necessary to local offices to update and maintain country specific IS documentation
Establish security metrics to assess effectiveness
Coordinate and maintain the management review process
Make written and oral reports to ISSC
Security Audits
Manage internal and external audits and certifications
Manage third party providers including security consultants and assessors
Security Awareness
Ownership of the Security Awareness Program and the Security Awareness Centre and support of Security Culture Change including owning and managing the quarterly phishing simulation campaigns and the third party relationship.
Improvement management
Manage identified improvements through to completion
Policy
Develop, maintain and publish security strategies, policies and procedures
Manage security policy and implementation
Support global IT departments on implementation of security policy and products
Education, Skills & Experience
Proven experience in assessing information security risk and developing an ISMS.
Experience of ISO 27001/2 version 2022.
Experience of risk frameworks such as ISO 27005/31000.
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor certification or, extensive security audit experience
CISSP and CISM or equivalent certifications
Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills.
Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to present ideas and proposals in user-friendly language.
A passion for information security and keeping current on emerging technologies, regulations, threats and trends.
Highly self-motivated and directed, with a hands-on approach.
Good technical-writing skills and the ability to prepare quality documentation, reports and training material.
Able to effectively prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Experience working in a geographically dispersed team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Please note; this position requires the ability and willingness to occasionally work outside normal working hours/days when requested. Additionally, an understanding that international business travel may be necessary.
Walkers will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.
