Job Description
Job Overview
The role will manage Clifford Chance's Global Identity and Access Management Service. Delivering security, efficiency, and scalability of Identity environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality IAM solutions that align with industry best practices.
Who you will work with
Reporting to the Head of End User Services, you will work within the End User Services portfolio to provide IAM services to Clifford Chance, working with business units, IT departments and third-party vendors, directly or through work management systems.
What you will be responsible for
Developing and maintaining IAM standards and solutions for Clifford Chance, ensuring all systems align to the highest Identity standards.
Establishing cadence for audit and review of standards, working with audit and compliance teams to ensure a balance of efficiency with security and risk.
Developing technical systems in support of simplifying and standardising process.
Providing technical support for Identity platforms and solutions through in house expertise and third-party management.
What you will do
Collaborate with internal clients to understand their specific IAM requirements and provide tailored solutions.
Manage the Business-as-usual delivery of IAM services through third party suppliers, automated systems and Service Management tooling.
Technically support Identity management platforms through internal and external resources to ensure 24/7 availability.
Standardise and simplify process and technical solutions across the Identity stack.
Participate in and instigate audits and access reviews to ensure compliance.
Qualifications
Your career experience so far
Proven experience in Identity Management with a strong focus on Entra ID and Active Directory.
• In-depth knowledge of Entra ID including, Azure Multi-Factor Authentication and Azure Identity Protection.
• Proficiency in creating and managing user groups, policies, and access controls.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory and Entra ID integration.
• Familiarity with identity protocols such as OAuth, SAML and OpenID Connect.
• Strong understanding of security concepts, including authentication and authorisation.
Experience working and solving challenges in a highly regulated environment such as legal or finance and an in depth understanding of auditing and compliance requirements.
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
Company Description
Who we are
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
Additional Information
Hybrid Working
This role follows our 'balanced' hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of your time.
Equal opportunities statement
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
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