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Governance Risk & Compliance Analyst


Job Location:

Columbia, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview
Nelson Mullins an Am Law 100 law firm is seeking a Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst to support the firms information security vendor risk management and compliance initiatives. This role serves as a key resource for client security assessments vendor risk reviews and audit support activities. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills strong organizational abilities and a desire to grow within a dynamic and evolving security and compliance environment
A Day in the Life
In this role you will manage client security assessments vendor risk reviews and compliance-related initiatives while serving as a primary point of contact for attorneys clients vendors and external auditors. You will coordinate third-party attestations and audits maintain compliance documentation review vendor security risks and assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of information security policies and procedures. This position requires the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects communicate complex compliance concepts to a variety of audiences proactively identify and address risk gaps and deliver exceptional client service while supporting the firms governance and compliance objectives.
We Know You

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting governance risk compliance information security vendor management audit support or a related function. Candidates should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills strong time management abilities a self-motivated approach to work and a desire to expand their knowledge within a collaborative team environment. Experience with compliance frameworks client security assessments or third-party risk management is preferred though training will be provided for candidates with relevant transferable experience.

  • Bachelors degree in information security Cybersecurity Business Risk Management or a related field preferred.
  • Two or more years of experience in governance risk compliance vendor risk management audit support or a related function.
  • Experience supporting client security assessments third-party audits vendor risk reviews or compliance programs preferred.
  • Security CISSP CRISC ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or related certifications preferred
Who We Are

With more than 1000 attorneys policy advisors e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California Colorado the District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas West Virginia and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.


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Nelson Mullins contributes to our clients’ success through flexibility, business sense and tireless advocacy, working together towards the same goals.

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