Information Governance Manager – Legal & Corporate

The role

You will build the information governance function for Legal & Corporate. You will design how legal and corporate information is structured, governed, retained and made accessible.

What you will do

• Build the information governance framework.
• Design and implement taxonomy, metadata, information architecture, naming conventions and retention framework.
• Lead the re-implementation of the legal document management system.
• Establish practical information management standards.
• Remediate duplicate, outdated, ownerless or superseded content.
• Lead the creation of a structured library of precedents, templates, playbooks and other reference materials.
• Partner with AI Enablement and Information Systems to establish information foundation for AI agents and copilots.
• Extend the information governance framework to shared legal files and potentially HR and Accounting records.
• Act as a subject matter expert and lead projects from planning through implementation.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in information governance, records management, knowledge management, information architecture, enterprise content management, legal operations/technology, or a related disciplin
• Experience designing and implementing taxonomies, metadata schemas, information architectures, document management structures or related governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of information retention, privacy, data protection, and information security principles.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
• A university degree or equivalent experience in information management, library and information science, business, technology, data, knowledge management, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience with document management and collaboration platforms such as NetDocuments and SharePoint.
• Experience managing corporate records, such as corporate governance filings, shareholder transactions, board minutes, incorporation documents, and other legal and corporate documentation.
• Education or experience in law, legal information management, legal operations, legal technology, or knowledge management.
• Experience supporting knowledge-management, AI readiness, or emerging technology initiatives.
• Certification such as CRM (Certified Records Manager) or IGP (Information Governance Professional).

Benefits

• Social events
• Volunteering
• Flexible work practices
• Continuous learning budgets
• Paid study days
• Support for professional designations
• Competitive total compensation
• Retirement savings support
• Wellness credits
• Enhanced parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits

Before you apply

• AI may be used to support certain stages of our screening & recruitment process.

About the company

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group is invested in its greatest asset, its people. The company fosters belonging through collaboration, inclusion and flexibility.