Vice President of Security

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Clio is a global leader transforming the legal experience by improving the lives of legal professionals and increasing access to justice. We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Security to lead and enhance our corporate and product security programs. In this executive role, you will define the strategic direction of Clio's security posture, ensuring security is seamlessly integrated into our products, practices, and culture. You will lead a talented security team, develop and execute long-term plans, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all security matters. This role is critical in building the infrastructure, policies, and culture needed for Clio to scale securely.

As a key member of Clio's senior leadership team, reporting to the CTO, you will serve as the voice of security across the organization. You will align internal teams, advocate for Clio’s security strategy, and ensure the company’s vision of secure growth is effectively implemented at all levels.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Set the vision for Clio's security program and align security initiatives with business goals, ensuring proactive security is at the core of our growth strategy.

Risk Management

• Design, implement, and mature an enterprise-level risk management framework, including supporting policies, procedures, and standards.

Security Technology & Implementation

• Drive the adoption and implementation of technical, administrative, and detective security solutions to protect our data, infrastructure, and customers.

Incident Response

• Oversee the development and execution of an incident identification and response program, ensuring that Clio is prepared to handle emerging threats.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, finance, and compliance teams to integrate security throughout the organization’s processes and technologies, fostering a culture of security-first thinking.

Customer Trust & Assurance

• Represent Clio’s security stance to external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and prospects, demonstrating a robust commitment to security excellence.

Security Awareness & Culture

• Lead initiatives to promote security awareness across the organization, ensuring that every team member understands their role in maintaining a secure environment.

Compliance Leadership

• Oversee and lead compliance efforts to meet and maintain standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and SOC 2, ensuring that Clio remains ahead of evolving regulatory requirements.

Business Continuity

• Manage the business continuity and recovery functions, ensuring resilience across operations.

Requirements

Leadership & Team Development

• VP-level+ experience in hiring, developing, and scaling high-performing security teams across global markets (EMEA, US, Canada), with a focus on building in-house talent rather than outsourcing.

Compliance & Risk Expertise

• Extensive experience with global compliance frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, etc.), including designing and implementing scalable security controls for multi-product, global SaaS organizations.

Growth-Stage Expertise

• Experience in a fast-scaling, growth-stage company with a strong track record of navigating the challenges of rapid expansion.

Public Company or IPO Experience

• Experience in a public company or with a company that has gone through the IPO journey, ideally in organizations achieving $200M+ ARR.

Technical Acumen

• Deep understanding of contemporary security technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS, endpoint protection) and threats. A background in software development or experience in R&D organizations is highly desired.

Business-Aligned Security

• Demonstrated ability to align security initiatives with broader business objectives, enabling growth while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

Company Information

Clio is more than just a tech company–we are a global leader that is transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice.