About this role
Salary: £90,000 - 105,000 per year
Requirements: Proven experience as a Security Architect within a law firm or legal services environment.Strong expertise across enterprise security architecture, cloud security and hybrid infrastructures.Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust and SASE frameworks.Deep understanding of identity management, network security, segmentation, encryption and threat protection technologies.Experience with Azure cloud services and enterprise-scale architecture design.Knowledge of AI security risks, governance and secure adoption practices.Strong understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, NIS2 and related compliance frameworks.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.CISSP certification essential; CISM and SABSA desirable.TOGAF certified (version 9 or above preferred). Responsibilities: Own and develop our enterprise security architecture strategy and roadmap.Provide expert guidance on cyber security, Zero Trust and SASE architectures.Define our security standards, principles and architectural patterns across the technology estate.Establish governance and security frameworks for the safe adoption of AI technologies.Ensure security-by-design principles are embedded across all new solutions and platforms.Advise on identity and access management, encryption, data residency and cloud security.Align architectural decisions with frameworks and regulations including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR and NIS2.Support client audits, security assessments and regulatory enquiries.Evaluate and recommend security technologies, vendors and strategic solutions.Produce and maintain high-level security architecture artefacts, standards and design documentation. Technologies: AIArchitectAzureCloudEmbeddedSupportNetworkSecurityTOGAF More:
We are an international law firm offering a hybrid working arrangement based in the City of London, with 40% office attendance. This senior leadership role sits within our Technology function and provides an opportunity to shape and secure our global technology landscape. We offer a salary of £90k to £105k plus benefits and bonus, and this role plays a pivotal part in our approach to cyber security, AI security and data protection across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments.
last updated 32 week of 2026