Data Governance Manager

ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times

Data Governance Manager

Jenner & Block is seeking a Data Governance Manager to oversee the governance and quality management of our enterprise data assets. Reporting to the Director of Data and Development Services, the successful candidate will manage our data governance framework, define data quality standards, and implement governance processes. This role is crucial in establishing a data-driven culture where master data is trusted, and data stewardship aligns with business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion our data governance framework aligned by driving the adoption of data governance and best practices.
• Lead data governance initiatives, including data classification, master data management, data lifecycle management, and metadata management across all source systems.
• Work with business stakeholders to update and maintain data governance resources and support proper usage of data assets, including an enterprise business glossary and data catalog; coordinate and manage activities across data stewardship roles using well-defined and repeatable processes.
• Conduct data governance assessments to evaluate data governance metrics and effectiveness, mitigate risks, and identify improvement areas.
• Serve as a point of contact for data-related inquiries and provide guidance on ethical data management practices; review and manage issues, meet with the business to understand user needs and technical feasibility.
• Ensure governance processes are integrated into SDLC and Project Management methodologies.
• Improve overall enterprise data quality and reliability through process improvement, conducting data audits, and establishing data metrics to track the success of the governance program.
• Drive firm-wide data literacy initiatives by delivering training sessions on data governance concepts, data stewardship responsibilities, general data usage guidelines, and analytical capabilities.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to data governance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data analysis, management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data management best practices (e.g. metadata management, data lineage, data quality controls).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing enterprise data governance programs.
• Expertise in SQL for querying and creating data validation scripts; familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and cloud-based data solutions and data governance tools (e.g. Collibra, Azure Purview).
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive incremental change.

Preferred

• Relevant certifications in data governance or data management (e.g., CDMP, CIPP, GSP).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Understanding of Python, R, JSON/XML, and other data analytical methods and languages.
• Knowledge of data integration, data storage, and data modeling best practices and tools.
• Familiarity with legal industry data practices and regulations.
• Experience in project management methodologies and tools.

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off, in addition to other offerings.