Job Specifications
Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working around the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
Are you ready to make your mark as part of our Global Operations Team? Then you’ve come to the right place. At White & Case, we will support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our team from day one.
We are seeking a Security Manager to support the Senior Manager, Security Operations in delivering our global security program. Known for our innovation and commitment to excellence, our rapidly growing firm requires a proactive and coordinated security function to help safeguard our people, offices, and assets around the world.
In this role, you will work under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Security Operations to help implement and maintain consistent security practices across the Firm. You will play a key part in supporting daily operations, contributing to the management of security platforms and vendors, assisting with incident response, and helping office teams embed risk awareness and compliance with global standards. You will also support the development and maintenance of business continuity plans, ensuring offices are prepared for potential disruptions and able to respond effectively.
The Security Manager will be instrumental in carrying out the operational aspects of the global security program, including risk assessments, engagement with departmental stakeholders, coordination with office managers, and ensuring policies are followed Firmwide. This is a hands-on role that requires excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills to support effective and responsive security operations.
Duties and Accountabilities1
Security Operations Support
Assist in implementing and maintaining standardized security policies and procedures across regional offices
Support Office Managers with security best practices, and help identify and implement practical remediation measures
Support the planning and execution of annual security assessments in coordination with Office Managers
Coordinate with vendors to ensure consistent service delivery and performance against agreed standards
Assist in the operation and management of security systems (e.g., access control, emergency alerting, threat monitoring)
Contribute to the upkeep of the Global Risk Register by reporting local security issues or concerns
Assist in conducting office-level risk assessments and support Office Managers in applying the global framework
Incident Management And Intelligence
Act as a point of escalation in managing global security incidents in line with established protocols
Provide operational support during incident response, ensuring timely communication with relevant stakeholders
Support the day-to-day use of security intelligence platforms, including reviewing automated alerts and escalating where needed
Help maintain local office awareness of emerging risks and coordinate with third-party providers for periodic security reviews
Business Continuity
Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of business continuity plans across regional offices
Assist with the coordination and delivery of tabletop exercises and continuity drills, ensuring lessons learned are captured and applied
Work with Office Managers to embed resilience practices into daily operations and ensure preparedness for potential disruptions
Contribute to regular reviews of business continuity frameworks, ensuring alignment with global standards and regional requirements
Qualifications
Degree in security specialism, or a related field (preferred),
5+ years of experience in security or corporate security operations, ideally within a professional services or global corporate environment
Proven expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and understanding of corporate security policies and compliance
Understanding of global risk management frameworks and relevant standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 31030)
Strong organizational and project managem
About the Company
White & Case is a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many. We guide our clients through difficult issues, bringing our insight and judgment to each situation. Our innovative approaches create original solutions to our clients’ most complex domestic and multijurisdictional deals and disputes. By thinking on...
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