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Information Security at A&O Shearman

The firm's ability to keep our clients' data secure is a bedrock for our reputation as a trustworthy professional services partner to many of the world's large and prestigious organisations. Information security is not an afterthought; it is core to all that we do, to protect not only our data but that of our clients, and has the unwavering support of the Board.

The in-house Information Security team is a core part of our technology services structure with mature or evolving capability across all areas of digital security and cyber defence. We align our efforts to the NIST framework and other recognised certifications including ISO27001 and SOC2 and strive to keep pace with the continually evolving threat landscape, in support of A&O Shearman's strategy to lead where global complexity creates opportunity.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to share and gain intel from the firm's cybersecurity lawyers. The global team have experience advising clients on hundreds of incidents. Leveraging this experience, they feedback practical lessons learned into clients' cyber risk management and incident response programmes.

A&O Shearman's Information Security team is focused around three core areas: Security Operations, Technical Assurance, and Cyber GRC (Risk and Compliance).

The SecOps Team

• Provide technical support and advice to everyone across A&O Shearman.
• They work directly with other business teams and practice groups to offer help and guidance for all information security issues.

The A&O Shearman Technical Assurance team

• Define security requirements and standards for technology and operational teams.
• Carry out design reviews, threat assessments and relevant security testing.

The Cyber GRC function

• Support client audits and new bids/terms reviews.
• Assessing new and existing third parties.
• Maintaining industry standard accreditations (such as ISO-27001, SOC2 etc.).
• Updating IT policies, managing technology risk.
• Providing relevant cyber training, guidance and awareness.

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.