DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Director Of Information Technology

SoHo Dragon represents a boutique business law firm that is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead its technology strategy and day-to-day operations. This role reports to firm leadership and partners with a Technology Steering Committee to guide priorities across legal technology, cybersecurity, and emerging tools such as AI.

The IT Director will oversee managed service providers while developing a forward-looking technology roadmap focused on improving efficiency, strengthening security, and supporting the firm's continued growth.

Own the firm's entire technology function — oversee day-to-day IT operations through managed service partners while ensuring performance, reliability, and security.

Set and drive technology strategy — build a multi-year roadmap and advise leadership on investments across legal tech, cybersecurity, and AI.

Use technology as a competitive lever — improve client service, increase operational efficiency, and position the firm as a modern, tech-enabled business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the firm's strategic IT service partners, ensuring service delivery meets performance expectations and SLAs.
• Serve as the primary internal escalation point for technology issues affecting attorneys, staff, and firm operations.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and negotiate contracts to deliver value and cost efficiency.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the firm's IT infrastructure across all office locations.

Technology Strategy & Steering Committee

• Advise the firm's Technology Steering Committee on strategic technology investments, emerging trends, and prioritization.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with the firm's growth strategy and client service objectives.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of legal tech platforms.
• Champion AI adoption across the firm — identifying practical, high-value use cases for generative AI and legal AI tools, and guiding responsible implementation.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Own the firm's cybersecurity posture, policies, and incident response readiness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations and legal industry security standards.
• Drive a security-first culture through training, awareness, and policy enforcement.
• Manage business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build strong working relationships with firm leadership, partners, associates, and staff to understand and proactively address technology needs.
• Communicate complex technology concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, including presentations to firm leadership and the Steering Committee.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with a meaningful portion in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing outsourced/managed IT service providers and holding vendors accountable to high performance standards.
• Strong working knowledge of legal technology platforms (document management, e-billing, practice management, collaboration tools) and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Proven ability to develop and execute technology strategy at an organizational level.
• Experience advising senior leadership on technology direction, ROI, and risk.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices in a legal or professional services context.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable presenting to partners and firm leadership.

Preferred

• Experience with AI and emerging legal tech tools and the ability to evaluate and implement them thoughtfully.
• Familiarity with the unique technology needs of boutique or mid-size law firms.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, PMP) a plus.
• Startup or high-growth firm mindset: scrappy, resourceful, and energized by building — not just maintaining.

Compensation & Benefits

• Total compensation of $150,000 – $200,000, based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement: 4 days onsite at our Manhattan office; remaining days remote.
• Opportunity to work alongside outstanding attorneys and business professionals on challenging, high-profile matters.