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Kirkland & Ellis About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we dont just meet the standard for legal excellence we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward. About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we dont just meet the standard for legal excellence we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.
What Youll Do
Are you a strategic leader passionate about advancing cybersecurity through governance, risk, and compliance?
Join our Security Governance team as a GRC Manager, where you'll lead a high-performing team and oversee key functions including policy management, compliance, vendor risk, and security awareness. This hands-on role blends program leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration to drive measurable impact and continuous improvement across the organization.
Program Strategy & Leadership
Define and deliver the GRC roadmap, report on program performance, and drive accountability across key initiatives. Policy & Standards Management
Create and maintain security policies, review exception requests, and guide standards enforcement. Awareness & Training Programs
Lead phishing simulations, design training content, and assess program effectiveness. Compliance & Vendor Risk Oversight
Manage SOC 2, ISO 27001, and client assessments; lead third-party risk reviews. Risk & Controls Management
Oversee risk registers, lead internal controls testing, and track remediation and issue resolution. Governance & Regulatory Insight
Monitor and communicate regulatory changes, advising stakeholders on risk and compliance impact.
What Youll Bring
Education
Bachelors degree preferred; CISSP, CISM, or CISA strongly preferred. Experience
7+ years in information security or governance, including 4+ years in leadership and hands-on security roles. Framework & Compliance Expertise
Deep understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and other security frameworks. Execution & Leadership
Proven success managing GRC programs, third-party assessments, and technical control testing. Communication & Influence
Ability to clearly explain complex security concepts to varied audiences and serve as a trusted advisor. Training & Documentation
Strong instructional writing skills for awareness content and technical documentation. Technology Fluency
Familiarity with GRC tools, IAM, SIEM, encryption, vulnerability management, and BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Client-Facing Agility
Skilled in addressing client inquiries and assessments with confidence and professionalism.
If you're ready to lead a mission-critical security function while shaping a culture of accountability and excellence, wed love to hear from you!
Compensation
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
Compensation Range
Chicago: $179,000 - $194,000
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employees race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Security GRC Manager
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Kirkland & Ellis Join to apply for the
Security GRC Manager
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Kirkland & Ellis About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we dont just meet the standard for legal excellence we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward. About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we dont just meet the standard for legal excellence we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.
What Youll Do
Are you a strategic leader passionate about advancing cybersecurity through governance, risk, and compliance?
Join our Security Governance team as a GRC Manager, where you'll lead a high-performing team and oversee key functions including policy management, compliance, vendor risk, and security awareness. This hands-on role blends program leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration to drive measurable impact and continuous improvement across the organization.
Program Strategy & Leadership
Define and deliver the GRC roadmap, report on program performance, and drive accountability across key initiatives. Policy & Standards Management
Create and maintain security policies, review exception requests, and guide standards enforcement. Awareness & Training Programs
Lead phishing simulations, design training content, and assess program effectiveness. Compliance & Vendor Risk Oversight
Manage SOC 2, ISO 27001, and client assessments; lead third-party risk reviews. Risk & Controls Management
Oversee risk registers, lead internal controls testing, and track remediation and issue resolution. Governance & Regulatory Insight
Monitor and communicate regulatory changes, advising stakeholders on risk and compliance impact.
What Youll Bring
Education
Bachelors degree preferred; CISSP, CISM, or CISA strongly preferred. Experience
7+ years in information security or governance, including 4+ years in leadership and hands-on security roles. Framework & Compliance Expertise
Deep understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and other security frameworks. Execution & Leadership
Proven success managing GRC programs, third-party assessments, and technical control testing. Communication & Influence
Ability to clearly explain complex security concepts to varied audiences and serve as a trusted advisor. Training & Documentation
Strong instructional writing skills for awareness content and technical documentation. Technology Fluency
Familiarity with GRC tools, IAM, SIEM, encryption, vulnerability management, and BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Client-Facing Agility
Skilled in addressing client inquiries and assessments with confidence and professionalism.
If you're ready to lead a mission-critical security function while shaping a culture of accountability and excellence, wed love to hear from you!
Compensation
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
Compensation Range
Chicago: $179,000 - $194,000
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employees race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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