Manager, Security - APAC

Our Firm Operations department is integral to the Firm's strategic and operational excellence, composed of diverse teams dedicated to driving success across key areas. We provide essential support to the Firm's Chair, manage executive-level operations, and facilitate strategic initiatives that advance the Firm’s long-term vision and competitive positioning. Our responsibilities include ensuring smooth operational management, delivering high-quality lateral partner recruiting and development, promoting ethical practices and sustainable operations, maintaining data integrity and security, and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Through collaboration and innovation, we enhance the Firm’s global operational efficiency, strengthen its strategic positioning, and support a culture of inclusion and excellence.

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White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with a presence in over 30 countries. We are seeking a Security Manager to support the Senior Manager, Security Operations in delivering our global security program. Known for our innovation and commitment to excellence, our rapidly growing firm requires a proactive and coordinated security function to help safeguard our people, offices, and assets around the world.

In this role, you will work under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Security Operations to help implement and maintain consistent security practices across the Firm. You will play a key part in supporting daily operations, contributing to the management of security platforms and vendors, assisting with incident response, and helping office teams embed risk awareness and compliance with global standards. You will also support the development and maintenance of business continuity plans, ensuring offices are prepared for potential disruptions and able to respond effectively.

The Security Manager will be instrumental in carrying out the operational aspects of the global security program, including risk assessments, engagement with departmental stakeholders, coordination with office managers, and ensuring policies are followed Firmwide. This is a hands-on role that requires excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills to support effective and responsive security operations.

The roles and responsibilities of this job include:

• Contributes to the professional direction for an Office Support discipline, such as Business Administration or Hospitality
• Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of a discipline to address complex issues and challenges without clear precedent
• Provides in-depth specialist advice to the Office Support team including contractors and vendors, equipping them to effectively meet the needs of the business
• May lead as a project manager, providing technical knowledge and specialized expertise to help enact change and implement Office Support related initiatives
• Oversees the management of relevant resources and equipment, ensuring optimal utility while observing budget and sustainability considerations
• Serves as an escalated point of contact within the team, handling complex queries and issues, and offering insights and recommendations to resolve these effectively
• Leads collaboration with teams across the business to successfully implement relevant Office Support programmes and initiatives, setting a high standard of operational excellence within the team
• Managers at this level will lead one or more teams of supervisors and/or professionals and coordinators, managing operations within a designated area or department
• Individual contributors at this level will lead projects within a broader initiative, providing technical guidance and setting priorities for the team as well as reviewing the work of others
• Engaging in operational and tactical activities, contributing to and supporting decision-making within the team/Sub-Function
• Subject matter expert, possessing advanced and specialized expertise in the discipline, including methodologies, processes and able to address atypical issues within own field
• Managing small professional and/or defined delivery teams across regional and global offices, impacting business primarily through professional or technical contributions to an area of specialty
• Ability to think critically and analytically, leveraging data and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders at various levels of the Firm
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent through experience/relevant certifications where appropriate to the discipline

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations Support:

• Assist in implementing and maintaining standardized security policies and procedures across regional offices
• Support Office Managers with security best practices, and help identify and implement practical remediation measures
• Support the planning and execution of annual security assessments in coordination with Office Managers
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure consistent service delivery and performance against agreed standards
• Assist in the operation and management of security systems (e.g., access control, emergency alerting, threat monitoring)
• Contribute to the upkeep of the Global Risk Register by reporting local security issues or concerns
• Assist in conducting office-level risk assessments and support Office Managers in applying the global framework

Incident Management and Intelligence:

• Act as a point of escalation in managing global security incidents in line with established protocols
• Provide operational support during incident response, ensuring timely communication with relevant stakeholders
• Support the day-to-day use of security intelligence platforms, including reviewing automated alerts and escalating where needed
• Help maintain local office awareness of emerging risks and coordinate with third-party providers for periodic security reviews

Business Continuity:

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of business continuity plans across regional offices
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of tabletop exercises and continuity drills, ensuring lessons learned are captured and applied
• Work with Office Managers to embed resilience practices into daily operations and ensure preparedness for potential disruptions
• Contribute to regular reviews of business continuity frameworks, ensuring alignment with global standards and regional requirements

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in security specialism, or a related field (preferred),
• 5+ years of experience in security or corporate security operations, ideally within a professional services or global corporate environment
• Proven expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and understanding of corporate security policies and compliance
• Understanding of global risk management frameworks and relevant standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 31030)
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to support cross-regional initiatives and balance multiple priorities
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with regional teams, suppliers, and senior management, combined with active listening skills for conflict resolution and problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the usage of security-related platforms (e.g. intelligence platforms, reporting dashboards)
• Analytical thinker with the ability to assess risks, interpret incident data, and contribute to process improvements

This role reports to

Senior Manager, Security Operations

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. With a long history as an international firm, we are well-positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise.

Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality, full-service practice that competes at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross-border work.

What sets us apart is not just our global network of offices but the interconnectedness of our Firm. Our people and clients value our collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries, which is why we attract and retain significant cross-border work.

Representing multiple nationalities from across the world and speaking a vast array of languages, our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.