Senior E-Discovery Director - AI & Strategy Lead

KordaMentha Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Flexible leave

Career growth

Wellness program

KMConnect

Work-life flexibility

Job summary

KordaMentha is seeking an accomplished E-Discovery leader in Sydney to shape and grow its national eDiscovery capability. You will oversee high-stakes engagements, guide senior clients, and work with Partners and industry experts to build a high-performing team in a collaborative, international practice.

You will drive adoption of AI-assisted review, TAR, and analytics, while mentoring Managers and Analysts and expanding client relationships across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of eDiscovery experience in professional services, consulting or legal environments.
• Expert command of Relativity, Nuix Discover, Reveal or similar platforms, and of the full EDRM.
• Proven experience applying advanced analytics, TAR and AI-assisted review.
• A growing network of clients and legal contacts, and the drive to build it further.
• Demonstrated people leadership, including coaching and developing Managers.
• Strong communication skills, sound commercial judgement and a collaborative, can-do approach.
• A degree in Law, Computer Science or a related field. Relativity certifications are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large-scale eDiscovery engagements from start to finish, with accountability for scope, budget and deliverables.
• Design eDiscovery strategies and workflows tailored to each client's objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients, legal counsel and key stakeholders.
• Win new work and lead proposals, pitches and thought leadership with the Partner.
• Lead, mentor and develop Managers, Associates and Analysts.
• Oversee quality and risk so that all work is defensible and of the highest standard.

Skills

People leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Law, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Relativity

Nuix Discover

Reveal

Job description

KordaMentha is seeking an accomplished E-Discovery leader in Sydney to shape and grow its national eDiscovery capability. You will oversee high-stakes engagements, guide senior clients, and work with Partners and industry experts to build a high-performing team in a collaborative, international practice.

You will drive adoption of AI-assisted review, TAR, and analytics, while mentoring Managers and Analysts and expanding client relationships across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.