Posted: 17-Apr-26
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Officer
Thompson Coburn LLP | St. Louis, Missouri (preferred); Chicago, IL (secondary)
THE OPPORTUNITY
With roots dating back nearly a century in Saint Louis, Missouri, Thompson Coburn LLP (TC) is now the largest law firm in St. Louis, employing 450 attorneys with expertise across 15+ practice areas. Utilizing its success in Saint Louis as a springboard for entry into other markets, the law firm’s seven other locations are key contributors to TC’s success. Firm offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., account for much of the firm’s growth in the last decade and recent additions in Birmingham, Dallas and New York have added even further growth potential. With an eye towards the future, TC continues to look for new expansion opportunities consistent with its existing practice base, cross-sell culture, and upmarket strategy. To learn more about TC, visit www.thompsoncoburn.com.
At the heart of Thompson Coburn (AmLaw 140) is a well-defined culture and set of core Midwestern values, including respect for merit, rejection of favoritism, a commitment to innovation, creativity, diversity, boldness, and a deep value for our communities. TC boasts a mix of litigation and corporate practices, with litigation and corporate matters each accounting for approximately half of the firm’s revenue. TC’s client base is diversified across many industries with a particular emphasis on agriculture/life sciences, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation, and includes numerous public and private companies. The firm represents clients based in the Midwest as well as national clients with a local, regional, national, and global presence.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the firm’s CIO will thrive on shaping a modern, secure, and highly responsive technology environment that enables attorneys and staff to deliver exceptional client service. A strategic thinker with a hands?on approach, the CIO will bring deep experience navigating the unique operational, security, and client?driven demands of a law firm, while leading a high?performing IT organization through continued innovation and growth.
In close partnership with senior administrative and operational leaders the CIO will drive firmwide technology strategy, strengthen cross?departmental collaboration, and ensure that systems, data, and processes support both the firm’s business objectives and its long?term competitive advantage. The CIO will champion user experience, operational efficiency, cybersecurity resilience, and data?driven decision?making firmwide.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience in a law firm or legal services. environment required, with 5+ years mid-large law firm CIO experience considered a strong plus. Minimum of 10 years of broad-based information technology experience and people management.
- BA or BS degree preferred. Master’s Degree related to technology a plus.
- A track record of identifying and championing technology investments that directly support legal practice and client relationships.
- Direct experience leading large IT teams as well as leading eDiscovery and litigation support.
- Deep knowledge of legal technology applications and modern technologies, litigation support tools, vendor management, and IT risk management.
- Proven ability to deliver both day-to-day IT operations and strategic projects across a multi-office environment.
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and provide guidance that balances functionality, risk, and ROI.
- Technology or business consulting experience and/or former business ownership are considered a strong plus.
- Full in-office time is highly desired for the start-up and transition months. The firm is open to discussing hybrid work options for post transition.
- If hired in Chicago, regular bi-weekly travel to St. Louis required.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with experience and expertise, with a starting range of $350,000 - $475,000.
Thompson Coburn offers a competitive compensation package and provides the following comprehensive benefits to qualifying employees:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance & ADD policies
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) plan
- Profit Sharing contributions
- Parking/Transportation Stipend
- Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums and medical reimbursement)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Long Term Care
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Thompson Coburn is committed to diversity within the legal profession and across all workplace environments and strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to CIOSearch@unbiasedconsulting.com.
This search is managed by Unbiased Consulting, LLC, the leading independent consulting provider to the legal market. Please direct all inquiries to Unbiased Consulting at the email address listed above. Candidates who contact the firm, its lawyers, or staff regarding this search may be removed from consideration.
