Assurance - Forensic & Integrity Services - eDiscovery & Computer Forensics - Senior Consultant

EY; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Hong Kong is seeking a Senior within Forensic & Integrity Services to join the eDiscovery and Computer Forensics team. You will manage engagements handling digital evidence collection, processing, analysis, and production for litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.

Work alongside experienced forensic technologists and legal professionals, developing data governance strategies and providing strategic advice on legal holds and data preservation.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant experience in digital forensics, eDiscovery, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience supporting client engagements involving collection, processing, and analysis of ESI.
• Hands-on experience with forensic acquisition tools (EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite) and/or eDiscovery platforms (Relativity).
• Experience developing technical documentation, such as collection logs, chain-of-custody forms, and forensic reports.
• Experience supporting workshops or stakeholder engagement activities related to data preservation and legal holds.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of eDiscovery and computer forensics engagements for clients across industries, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
• Assist in design and implementation of legal hold strategies, data preservation protocols, and collection plans.
• Conduct forensic acquisitions (imaging) of devices using industry-standard tools.
• Support processing, review, and analysis of large datasets using eDiscovery platforms, including de-duplication and keyword searching.
• Develop forensic reports, chain-of-custody documentation, and executive summaries for legal proceedings or investigations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, data formats, and legal precedents in electronic evidence.
• Contribute to post-engagement reviews and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, IT Security and External Counsel on engagements.
• Manage workstreams and help deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Assist in business development, proposals, and thought leadership.

Skills

Digital forensics

eDiscovery

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

RCA

EnCE

CISSP

CISA

Brainspace specialist

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Cellebrite

Relativity

Brainspace

Job description

Assurance - Forensics & Integrity Services - eDiscovery & Computer Forensics - Senior - Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited - Hong Kong

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Opportunity

As a Senior within EY Forensic & Integrity Services, you will join our eDiscovery and Computer Forensics team and work with leading organizations to manage complex data challenges arising from litigation, investigations, regulatory inquiries, and internal disputes. You will support a wide range of forensic technology engagements, including digital evidence collection, preservation, processing, analysis, and production, as well as providing strategic advice on data governance and legal hold processes.

Working alongside experienced forensic technologists and legal professionals, you will gain exposure to a variety of high-stakes scenarios, including corporate misconduct, intellectual property theft, cyber incidents, employment disputes, and regulatory compliance matters. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior client stakeholders, external counsel, and internal legal teams while developing practical experience in electronic discovery workflows, forensic imaging, data analytics, and court-admissible evidence handling.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of eDiscovery and computer forensics engagements for clients across a range of industries, ensuring adherence to legal standards and best practices.
• Assist in the design and implementation of legal hold strategies, data preservation protocols, and collection plans.
• Conduct forensic acquisitions (imaging) of various devices (laptops, mobile phones, servers, cloud environments) using industry-standard tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Kali Linux).
• Support the processing, review, and analysis of large datasets using eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Brainspace), including de-duplication, keyword searching, and predictive coding.
• Perform technical analysis to identify relevant documents, metadata anomalies, deleted files, and communication patterns.
• Develop forensic reports, chain-of-custody documentation, executive summaries, and technical findings for use in legal proceedings or internal investigations.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to stay current with emerging technologies, data formats, and legal precedents regarding electronic evidence.
• Support post-engagement reviews and lessons learned exercises following complex forensic investigations.
• Work closely with client stakeholders including Legal, Compliance, IT Security, Human Resources, and External Counsel.
• Manage specific workstreams and support project delivery to ensure engagements are completed on time, within budget, and to a high quality standard.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, proposal preparation, thought leadership articles, and practice development activities.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong interest in digital forensics, eDiscovery, information security, data privacy, and litigation support.
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic, high-pressure environments with strict deadlines and confidentiality requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an attention to detail regarding data integrity and chain-of-custody.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively within diverse, cross-functional teams.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Approximately 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in digital forensics, eDiscovery, litigation support, cyber incident response, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience supporting client engagements involving the collection, processing, and analysis of electronically stored information (ESI).
• Hands-on experience with forensic acquisition tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite) and/or eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity).
• Experience developing technical documentation, such as collection logs, chain-of-custody forms, and forensic reports.
• Experience supporting workshops, training sessions, or stakeholder engagement activities related to data preservation and legal holds.
• Professional certifications such as RCA, EnCE, CISSP, CISA, Brainspace specialist

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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