e-Discovery Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned law firm as an eDisclosure Project Manager. In this role, you will lead complex litigation and regulatory investigations while managing eDisclosure projects, promoting best practices, and mentoring lawyers in a high-performing environment. A degree and 3 years of experience are required, along with advanced technical understanding of eDisclosure platforms.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ eDisclosure project management experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of UK, Ireland, and Middle East eDisclosure laws and regulations.
• Ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage eDisclosure projects from inception through to trial.
• Deliver eDisclosure solutions in line with industry best practice.
• Develop and refine workflows, playbooks, and best practice frameworks.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Understanding of eDisclosure Platforms

Communication Skills

Vendor Management

Education

Degree in Law or Computer Science

Tools

Relativity

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

An excellent opportunity to join a world-renowned law firm as an eDisclosure Project Manager, supporting lawyers and clients internationally. This is an exciting role for an experienced eDisclosure professional (3 years) looking to take the lead on complex litigation, arbitration, employment, and regulatory investigation matters. The role offers excellent career development, working at the forefront of legal technology within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of eDisclosure services, promoting best practices and technology adoption, and playing a key role in training and awareness initiatives across the firm.

Role

• Oversee and manage eDisclosure projects from inception through to trial.
• Deliver eDisclosure solutions in line with industry best practice and internal processes.
• Provide consultancy support to legal teams and clients across all stages of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
• Promote the use and development of eDisclosure technologies and services firmwide.
• Scope eDisclosure requirements in collaboration with lawyers and clients, setting timelines and managing expectations.
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships, negotiating pricing where necessary.
• Keep abreast of market developments in law, technology, and competitor activity.
• Develop and refine workflows, playbooks, and best practice frameworks.
• Deliver training sessions and mentor lawyers and team members.
• Support the wider Solutions team in identifying innovative technology-based solutions.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field such as Law or Computer Science.
• A minimum of 3 years’ eDisclosure project management experience, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Advanced technical understanding of eDisclosure platforms (Relativity) and associated technologies including TAR, email threading, and near-duplication.
• Strong understanding of UK, Ireland, and Middle East eDisclosure laws and regulations.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to deliver complex projects to tight deadlines.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and external suppliers.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

Salary up to £75,000, flexible hybrid working from London

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the firm at an exciting time of growth. The business has performed exceptionally well over the past few years, offering a professional but friendly culture with a very strong employee retention rate.

Please attach an MS Word version of your CV. Please note that if you do not hear back within one week, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we cannot provide individual feedback.

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