eDiscovery & Information Governance Counsel remote role for top tier law firm. Ideal candidate has at least five years of experience leading eDiscovery workstreams in complex litigation and investigations. This client facing role provides discovery strategy at the intersection of eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy. Candidate is responsible for discovery-focused workstreams, drafting high level written work product, and guiding teams in executing solutions. This collaborative role works directly with merits counsel, co-counsel, experts, and internal teams. Responsibilities - Lead eDiscovery and information-governance workstreams in complex litigation and investigations. Draft/review discovery and governance work product. Prepare outlines and talking points for client meetings, custodian interviews, meet-and-confers, and motion hearings. Coordinate with merits counsel, co-counsel, and experts; support expert task/matter management and preparation for oral testimony as needed. Provide practical legal advice to teams; monitor emerging law and support training/policy development. Coach and mentor junior team members. Support thought leadership and practice development initiatives; identify opportunities to expand client relationships. Position Requirements: J.D. and active U.S. bar admission (additional admissions obtained as needed). Must have at least five years of experience managing eDiscovery in complex litigation and investigations. Excellent legal writing and research skills; proven ability to draft complex discovery documents and memoranda. Strong project leadership and client-facing communication skills; comfort working directly with merits counsel and co-counsel. Technology-forward mindset and proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn and leverage litigation support tools. Willingness to travel as needed (including international travel depending on assignment). Experience advising on information governance and/or data privacy issues in the litigation/investigation context is preferred, not necessary. Experience developing defensibility positions or playbooks; participation in industry organizations and thought leadership. Salary Range:$232k To $285k depending on location and experience.
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