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Senior Governance Risk & Compliance Analyst

Varnum

IT, Compliance / Regulatory

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Posted on Oct 27, 2025

     
  Position: Senior Governance Risk & Compliance Analyst  
     Location:   Grand Rapids, MI
  
  
  Job Id: 254  
  # of Openings: 1  
    
 Senior Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst 
 
Job Summary:
Varnum LLP, a Michigan-based, full-service law firm with over 190 attorneys and six offices, has a full-time Senior Governance Risk & Compliance Analyst opening our technology department located in our Grand Rapids office. We are seeking a candidate who is organized and displays a keen attention to detail, with a superb commitment to client service. This individual should be comfortable working independently, as well as part of a team. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in enhancing security operations, engineering, and architecture while nurturing our most significant asset—our people. This is an in-person role located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  
 
Position Summary:
The Senior GRC Analyst supports the firm’s governance, risk management, and compliance programs to ensure operational integrity, data protection, and adherence to client and regulatory requirements. This role plays a key part in maintaining trust, confidentiality, and compliance across legal operations and supporting the firm’s overall risk posture.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Lead risk assessments and manage mitigation activities across firm operations.
Develop and maintain GRC policies and frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and HIPAA.
Oversee vendor and third-party risk management processes.
Maintain risk and compliance documentation within GRC tools.
Support client audits, due diligence, and internal compliance reporting.
Drive awareness and training to foster a culture of compliance and security.
Qualifications:
5+ years in GRC, information security, or compliance.
Strong knowledge of data protection and U.S. regulatory standards.
Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., OneTrust, Archer, ServiceNow GRC).
Relevant certifications (CISA, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or IAPP) preferred.
Law firm experience preferred.
Job ID: 254

 
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