Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a global law firm with a growing presence in Austin, for a VP of IT Security to lead the firm's information security program. This is a rare opportunity to own cybersecurity strategy for an organization where client confidentiality, data privacy, and regulatory compliance are mission-critical, working directly with firm leadership to protect sensitive legal, financial, and client matter data across a global footprint.
Day to day, this role blends strategic planning with hands-on leadership of a security team, vendor and risk management, and close coordination with attorneys, IT operations, and outside counsel on data protection matters. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-stakes, reputation-sensitive environment, communicates security risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders including partners and clients, and has the gravitas to influence firm-wide policy while staying close enough to the technical details to guide incident response.
The midpoint of this role’s $190,000–$245,000 range is $217,500 per year. Here is how that compares with live openings on Careerscape right now:
Figures are computed automatically from salary ranges on live Careerscape listings and update as jobs are added or filled. They are informational, not an offer guarantee.
This position pays $190,000 to $245,000 per year. The midpoint of $217,500 is above the $80,000 median for Legal & Compliance roles currently listed on our board.
This is a on-site position based in Austin, Texas 78701.
This is listed as a Executive level role. See the Requirements section above for the specific qualifications the client is looking for.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, Firm-sponsored 401(k) with employer match, Generous paid time off and firm holidays, Life and disability insurance, Annual bonus eligibility, Professional development and certification reimbursement.
Posted on August 9, 2026 with 20 applications so far. Applying early is recommended, as our recruiters begin reviewing candidates as soon as applications come in.
Qualified applicants can typically expect a response within 5–7 business days of applying, though depending on the role and the client’s hiring timeline it can occasionally take up to 30 days. Because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t always able to send a personalized update to every applicant — but you can check the status of your application anytime in your candidate portal.
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