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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Information Technology - **Company:** Law Llc - **Location:** Boca Raton, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Document Management Systems, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Network Architecture, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_1e490178 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience considered. * 8+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 3 years managing an IT team, ideally within a law firm or other professional services environment. * Demonstrated success building relationships and credibility with attorneys, partners, or other senior professionals in a client-service organization. * Proven experience managing an IT budget of comparable scope, including vendor negotiation and contract management. * Strong knowledge of law firm technology systems (document management, practice management, e-billing, e-discovery) or a comparable regulated, client-facing industry. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Preferred * Experience in a law firm or other professional services firm of similar size. * Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or a security credential (e.g., CISSP, CISM). * Experience leading firm-wide technology change initiatives (e.g., cloud migration, DMS implementation)., * Relationship Building - Builds genuine trust and rapport with partners, staff, and vendors; is seen as approachable and responsive. * Leadership & Team Development - Motivates, coaches, and grows a technical team; delegates effectively while remaining accountable for outcomes. * Financial Acumen - Manages budgets with discipline; makes and defends data-driven, cost-conscious decisions. * Business Partnership - Understands the firm's business and client-service priorities and connects technology decisions to them. * Communication & Influence - Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical audiences; builds buy-in for change. * Judgment Under Pressure - Makes sound decisions during outages, security incidents, or competing priorities. ## Description The Director of Information Technology leads the firm's IT function at the operational level, overseeing infrastructure, security, applications, and support services across all offices and practice groups. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires equal strength in three areas: building trusted relationships with partners, practice group leaders, and staff; leading and developing a high-performing IT team; and managing the IT budget and vendor relationships with financial discipline. The successful candidate will be a visible, approachable presence within the firm who translates technical priorities into business terms and builds the firm-wide buy-in needed to execute them., Relationship Building & Leadership * Serve as a trusted advisor to partners, practice group leaders, and administrative staff, building strong working relationships across the firm to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions. * Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. * Act as a visible, approachable point of contact for technology matters; regularly meet with attorneys and department heads to gather feedback and anticipate needs. * Partner closely with the CIO, Executive Committee, and other firm leadership to align IT strategy with overall firm strategy and growth plans. * Champion change management efforts, communicating the rationale and benefits of new systems or processes in ways that drive adoption across all levels of the firm. * Represent IT effectively in firm-wide meetings and committees, building credibility and influence outside the IT department. Financial Management * Develop, manage, and monitor the annual IT operating and capital spending plans, ensuring spend is aligned with firm priorities and delivers measurable value. * Analyze and report on IT spending trends, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality or security. * Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with software vendors, hardware suppliers, and outsourced service providers to ensure favorable terms and accountability for performance. * Build and present business cases (ROI, total cost of ownership) for major technology investments to firm leadership. * Track and forecast departmental expenses, providing regular financial reporting to the CIO and Executive Committee. * Evaluate build-vs-buy and cloud-vs-on-premise decisions through a financial and risk lens. Technology Strategy & Operations * Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including network infrastructure, help desk/support services, applications, and telecommunications. * Direct the selection, implementation, and maintenance of legal-specific systems, including document management, practice management, e-discovery, and time/billing platforms. * Develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap that supports attorney productivity, client service, and firm growth. * Own business continuity and disaster recovery planning to protect firm and client data. Information Security & Risk Management * Maintain and continuously improve the firm's cybersecurity posture, including data privacy practices required to protect confidential client information. * Ensure IT policies, procedures, and controls comply with client security requirements, outside counsel guidelines, and applicable regulations. * Oversee vendor security assessments and manage the firm's response to client security audits and questionnaires. * Perform other related duties as assigned.