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Nelson Mullins

National law firm with 850+ attorneys.

Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst

Full-TimeDeadline 9/2/27
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Greenville, SC, USA+3 moreMore locations: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA | Charleston, SC, USA | Columbia, SC, USA
In Person
CybersecuritySecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance

About the job

Requirements
  • Two or more years of experience in governance, risk, compliance, vendor risk management, audit support, or a related function.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time management abilities.
  • A self-motivated approach to work.
Responsibilities
  • Manage client security assessments, vendor risk reviews, and compliance-related initiatives.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for attorneys, clients, vendors, and external auditors.
  • Coordinate third-party attestations and audits.
  • Maintain compliance documentation.
  • Review vendor security risks.
  • Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of information security policies and procedures.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects.
  • Communicate complex compliance concepts to a variety of audiences.
  • Proactively identify and address risk gaps.
  • Deliver client service while supporting the firm's governance and compliance objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting governance, risk, compliance, information security, vendor management, audit support, or a related function.
  • Experience with compliance frameworks, client security assessments, or third-party risk management.
  • Experience supporting client security assessments, third-party audits, vendor risk reviews, or compliance programs.
  • Security+, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or related certifications.
  • A desire to expand knowledge within a collaborative team environment.

About the company

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Nelson Mullins

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Nelson Mullins is a large U.S. law firm with 850+ attorneys across 25 offices in 11 states and DC; in Florida it operates as Nelson Mullins Broad & Cassel (NMBC). It provides legal services to individuals and businesses across advisory, transactional, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm combines a long history (since 1897) with a broad national footprint and a dedicated Florida brand, giving clients wide reach and local access. Its goal is to help clients navigate complex legal challenges and achieve practical results by coordinating expertise across offices and practice areas.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

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Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

1897

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What believers are saying

  • The firm added Karen Manning, Kristen Andreoli, Peter McKee, and Cristina Ciminelli in 2026.
  • August 2026 Harvey rollout can speed drafting, research, and client collaboration across practices.
  • New York, Dallas, and Washington expansions position Nelson Mullins for transactional and regulatory work.

What critics are saying

  • The $2 billion Florida conflict suits filed in May 2026 threaten reputational damage.
  • Nelson Mullins' August 2026 fee-conflict lawsuit exposes client-management weaknesses and withdrawal risk.
  • Harvey adoption and alternative staffing commoditize routine work, pressuring margins within 12 months.

What makes Nelson Mullins unique

  • Nelson Mullins deployed Harvey firmwide on August 24, 2026, signaling AI-led delivery.
  • March and August 2026 partner hires deepened real estate, corporate, products, and regulatory coverage.
  • Its Washington, D.C. relocation to McPherson Building sharpened government-relations access near K Street.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation

Company News

Nelson Mullins
Oct 15th, 2026
Nelson Mullins strengthens national Tax Controversy and Litigation practice with three-attorney addition.

Nelson Mullins strengthens national Tax Controversy and Litigation practice with three-attorney addition. COLUMBIA, S.C. - Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys to its growing national Tax Controversy and Litigation practice. Patrick McCann joins the firm as a partner in Atlanta; Eman Arabi-Katbi joins as counsel in Houston; and Andrew Mullendore joins as senior associate in Atlanta. "Tax controversy is a significant and growing need for our clients, particularly as businesses and individuals navigate increasingly complex federal and state tax issues," said Michael Hollingsworth, co-chair of the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions Group and Investment Management Group. "The addition of Patrick, Eman and Andrew expands our capabilities across the tax controversy lifecycle and brings together valuable perspectives from private practice, government and public accounting. Their experience will further strengthen our ability to serve clients facing complex tax disputes across the country." McCann focuses his practice on representing taxpayers throughout the tax controversy lifecycle, including examinations, appeals, and litigation, and advises clients on federal tax planning and restructuring. His experience spans federal income and corporate income taxes, partnership and employment taxes, estate and gift tax matters, tax shelter penalties, and promoter examinations. He also represents small captive insurance companies that elect federal tax treatment under Section 831(b) and the businesses that utilize them. Arabi-Katbi joins Nelson Mullins from the Internal Revenue Service, where she served as Associate Area Counsel with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. A licensed attorney and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she brings experience in government, private practice, and public accounting to her tax controversy and litigation work. She advises individuals and businesses on tax matters including international tax, transfer pricing, estate planning, business transactions, tax compliance, and resolving tax obligations with federal and state taxing authorities. Her practice also includes business litigation and commercial contracts. Mullendore is a tax attorney and CPA who represents businesses, high-net-worth individuals, entities, and fiduciaries in complex federal and state tax matters. He focuses on tax controversy and litigation, including examinations, appeals, civil litigation, and government investigations. His experience spans Employee Retention Credits, micro-captive insurance, conservation easements, offshore reporting, cryptocurrency transactions, trust fund recovery penalties, IRS criminal investigations, and state and local tax controversies. "Bringing together attorneys with experience on different sides of the tax controversy process allows us to provide clients with a broader perspective and more comprehensive counsel," said Juan F. Vasquez, Jr., chair of the firm's Tax Practice Group and Tax Controversy Litigation Team. "Patrick, Eman, and Andrew each bring a distinct set of experiences and capabilities, and their additions strengthen our team's ability to handle complex matters involving federal, state, and local taxing authorities. We look forward to the contributions they will make to our clients and to the continued growth of our national Tax Controversy and Litigation practice." Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is a full-service Am Law 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals with offices across the United States. For more information, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.

City A.M.
Sep 22nd, 2026
Legal AI giant Harvey picks London to lead pro bono push.

Legal AI giant Harvey picks London to lead pro bono push. News Reporter Legal AI firm Harvey has chosen London to launch a new product designed to help lawyers tackle pro bono work, as the US-headquartered start-up looks to accelerate its growth into new areas of the legal industry. The new pro bono offering, launched in London and available to Harvey's customers in the UK, US and Australia from Tuesday, will give law firms tools to help tackle the high volumes of free legal advice they offer across areas like housing support, veterans services and social welfare claims. Harvey has partnered with senior pro bono leaders from Ashurst Perkins Coie, DLA Piper and Nelson Mullins to launch the new initiative. Speaking with City AM, Harvey's chief operating officer, Katie Burke, said the company had chosen London as it was "an epicentre for the legal market". "So many of our customers are either based there or global multinational firms are conducting a ton of business there, so when we thought about where to put the responsible business programme, it made sense that it would be headquartered out of London," she said. "There's a lot more focus on how businesses should think about responsible AI, and so we want to be pioneering that conversation alongside our customers," Burke added. News updates. Stay ahead with our three daily briefings delivering all the key market moves, top business and political stories, and incisive analysis straight to your inbox. Founded in 2022, Harvey's first customer was City-based law firm, A&O Shearman. Burke said "our business would not exist fundamentally" without them. "It's grown significantly since then. Now we have hundreds of folks based in London. We've gotten so big, we're expanding out of our existing floor in King's Cross, which is a good sign," Burke said. The chief operating officer added that "it's telling that in the investment we're making we're headquartering both of those key initiatives out of London. And it's a testament to the quality of talent we see there, but also the demand from our customer base." Responsibility initiatives set Harvey apart. The legal tech market is a competitive landscape as Harvey jostles for market share with the likes of Legora and Clio. Telecoms giant Vodafone also pushed into the legal tech market in August after announcing it was co-developing a legal tech tool. However, Burke said the pro bono programme sets Harvey apart as it is important to their customers "from a business perspective, but also on the personal side of things." "In pretty much every customer meeting I've been in or every prospect customer meeting, we were hearing about the importance of this initiative," she told City AM.

Nelson Mullins
Sep 22nd, 2026
Former South Carolina Commerce Chief Legal Counsel returns to Nelson Mullins as partner.

Former South Carolina Commerce Chief Legal Counsel returns to Nelson Mullins as partner. COLUMBIA, S.C. - Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce Karen Manning has rejoined the firm as a partner in Columbia. Manning returns to Nelson Mullins after nearly three decades as Chief Legal Counsel for the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), where she advised the agency on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and strategic matters supporting economic development and business growth across the state. "Having been in her former position for almost as long as S.C. Commerce has existed as a cabinet agency, Karen brings a unique combination of sophisticated legal experience, deep knowledge of government operations, and nearly 30 years of leadership in South Carolina's economic development community," said Tom Brumgardt, leader of the Columbia Corporate Team. "We are thrilled to welcome her back to Nelson Mullins. Her perspective will be invaluable to our clients as they navigate complex legal matters." As Chief Legal Counsel, Manning oversaw and advised on legal matters affecting S.C. Commerce, including economic development, government operations, contracts, regulatory issues, and strategic initiatives. Her extensive experience working at the intersection of business, government, and economic development gives her a unique perspective on complex legal and regulatory matters and public-private initiatives. "Having known Karen for decades and working with her as our general counsel at the Commerce Department, I am certain that private sector companies seeking economic development support in South Carolina will find her a remarkably qualified and creative advisor. As a member of the Commerce senior management team, working directly with project staff and management, her guidance and concurrence were critical to the agency's long-term success," said Bobby Hitt, former Secretary of Commerce for South Carolina. Prior to joining S.C. Commerce, Manning practiced at Nelson Mullins, where she handled complex commercial disputes, including computer software litigation and drug and medical device products liability matters. Her return to the firm marks a homecoming to the platform where she previously built a successful practice, now strengthened by the perspective and experience gained through decades of advising one of South Carolina's leading state agencies. "Returning to Nelson Mullins is an exciting opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and contribute to a firm I have long respected," Manning said. "My years with the Department of Commerce provided me with a firsthand understanding of the legal and strategic issues businesses and government entities face when pursuing economic development and growth. I look forward to bringing that experience to my work with clients." Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is a full-service Am Law 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals with offices across the United States. For more information, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.

Nelson Mullins
Aug 26th, 2026
Nelson Mullins expands commercial Real Estate practice with addition of New York partner.

Nelson Mullins expands commercial Real Estate practice with addition of New York partner. NEW YORK - Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce that Kristen E. Andreoli has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office, bringing extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions. Andreoli joins from Polsinelli. Andreoli focuses her practice on commercial real estate financing transactions, representing institutional lenders, developers, and other equity stakeholders in a wide range of matters. Her experience includes traditional mortgage loans, commercial mortgage-backed securities, construction loans, mezzanine loans, and other forms of equity-based financing. "Kristen brings a robust commercial real estate finance practice and a strong understanding of the needs and ongoing concerns of her clients," said Brad Denson, leader of the firm's Real Estate and Capital Markets team. "Her arrival strengthens our presence in New York, where she will be working closely with Jordan Katzenberg and Susan Plaxsun, existing members of our Real Estate and Capital Markets team, to enhance our ability to serve clients and capitalize on opportunities in this important market." Andreoli also advises clients on real estate acquisitions and dispositions, as well as matters related to the ongoing ownership and management of real property. "I'm excited to join Nelson Mullins at a time of continued growth for its real estate practice," said Andreoli. "The firm's depth of experience and collaborative approach create a strong platform for serving clients across the many facets of commercial real estate. I look forward to working with the team and bringing my experience in complex real estate finance transactions to the firm's growing client base." Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is a full-service Am Law 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals with offices across the United States. For more information, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.

Nelson Mullins
Aug 5th, 2026
Nelson Mullins named Top 50 Construction Law Firm for 2026.

Nelson Mullins named Top 50 Construction Law Firm for 2026. Construction Executive Construction Executive magazine recognized Nelson Mullins as a Top 50 Construction Law Firm(TM) in its annual ranking for 2026, with the firm earning the No. 27 spot among hundreds of law firms nationwide for its work in the past year. This marks the fourth time Nelson Mullins has been named to the Top 50 list, following recognitions in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The Nelson Mullins Construction Team is a dynamic and highly skilled group dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services in the field of construction and construction transactions. With a deep understanding of the industry's complexities, they offer guidance and innovative solutions to clients across various sectors and projects. The group's broad range of services includes contract negotiation and drafting, risk assessment, dispute resolution, project finance, and regulatory compliance. The Nelson Mullins Construction Team uses their extensive knowledge and experience to collaborate closely with clients to address their unique needs and objectives, ensuring successful project outcomes and minimizing legal risks. About Construction Executive CE developed The Top 50 Construction Law Firms(TM) ranking by asking more than 600 U.S. construction law firms to complete a survey. The data collected included 2025 revenues from the firm's construction practice; the number of attorneys in a firm's construction practice; percentage of firm's total revenues derived from its construction practice; the number of states in which the firm is licensed to practice; the year in which the construction practice was established; and the number of construction industry clients served during the 2025 fiscal year. The ranking was determined by an algorithm that weighted the aforementioned factors in descending order of importance. Find out more about its methodology here.