e-Discovery Program Manager

FP Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

FP Inc. in Downtown Toronto is seeking an experienced e-Discovery Program Manager to oversee programmatic e-discovery initiatives within a leading financial institution. You will drive cross-functional collaboration across legal, IT, and risk teams to manage cases, data quality, and regulatory controls.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in eDiscovery or related fields, with proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and deliver audit-ready documentation on time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in eDiscovery, legal operations, audit, compliance, or risk management support roles.
• Proven ability to execute multi-stakeholder initiatives with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience project managing large-scale departmental initiatives, including audit remediation projects with documented control implementation and evidence gathering in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end eDiscovery program initiatives across departments with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate with legal, IT, and risk teams to ensure timely audits, evidence gathering and control implementation.
• Develop and maintain audit trails, documentation, and compliance controls for regulated environments.

Skills

eDiscovery

Legal operations

Audit

Compliance

Risk management

Tools

EDRM platforms

Legal hold tools

Case management systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)

Duration: 18 months

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for an e-Discovery Program Manager to oversee programmatic e-discovery initiatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

• Familiarity with end-to-end EDRM matter lifecycle management
• Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms, legal hold tools, and case management systems
• Working knowledge of logical access controls and identity/privilege access management concepts
• Ability to work with data quality issues, reconciliation processes, and audit trail requirements
• Experience gathering, organizing, and maintaining audit evidence and sustainability documentation

Audit & Compliance Mindset

• Detail-oriented with ability to document control procedures and assemble audit evidence
• Experience interpreting compliance standards and translating requirements into documented operational controls

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years in eDiscovery, legal operations, audit, compliance, or risk management support roles
• Proven ability to execute multi-stakeholder initiatives with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Demonstrated experience project managing large-scale departmental initiatives, including audit remediation projects with documented control implementation and evidence gathering in a regulated industry

Soft Skills Required:

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong project management discipline: planning, tracking, escalating, sustaining momentum

FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is C$60 - C$74/hour. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.