Manager, Security

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.

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.

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

• 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 management skills, with the ability to support cross-regional initiatives and balance multiple priorities
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with regional teams, suppliers, and senior management, combined with active listening skills for conflict resolution and problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the usage of security-related platforms (e.g. intelligence platforms, reporting dashboards)
• Analytical thinker with the ability to assess risks, interpret incident data, and contribute to process improvements

• This role is based in our New York office.
• This role reports to the Senior Manager, Security Operations.

Our Internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment process. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business which are often specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.