Consultant

UnitedLex; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedLex is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Project Manager to lead and oversee complex data collection and forensics engagements. You will drive scoping calls, create comprehensive collection plans, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.

You must translate technical details for non-technical clients and stakeholders, while traveling to client sites as needed. Strong PM and eDiscovery tooling expertise are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in eDiscovery and strong PM skills.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts to overlap US Mountain hours.
• Experience with EDRM lifecycle from holds to productions.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping calls and develop collection/project plans per best practices.
• Manage data collections, forensics tasks and delivery within timelines.
• Communicate complex technical information to non-technical clients and internal teams.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

eDiscovery project management

Relativity

AccessData FTK

Microsoft 365 Purview

Client-facing communication

DLP/IRM principles

PMP (preferred)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD/LLB or equivalent

Digital Forensics Degree

PMP certification

Tools

AccessData FTK

Relativity

Microsoft Office 365/Purview

Job description

Job Description:

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in eDiscovery field and leveraging core project management skills
• Must be able to work flexible shift to accommodate and overlap with US Mountain hours.
• Working knowledge of EDRM lifecycle – understanding legal holds through productions out of Relativity.
• Prior experience managing and conducting data collections and/or digital forensics projects or in executing collection and forensics tasks, strongly preferred.
• Technical knowledge and ability to understand preservation solutions and customer requirements from both functional and technical angles.
• Significant hands-on experience with Access Data FTK, Microsoft Office 365/Purview, and Relativity.
• Experience with Internal Risk Management (IRM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) principles.
• Displays high degree of comfort and competence working in a client-facing environment and effectually addressing needs of clients.
• Ability to complete forensic activities and delivering quality work product in accordance with established timelines.
• Leading project scoping calls and developing comprehensive collection and project plans in accordance with best practices and adjusting as needed throughout lifecycle of request.
• Strong communication skills to provide complex information in an easy-to-understand format to external stakeholders and internal teams.
• Competence in explaining and relaying technical information to non-technical clients and internal teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication, to foster team building and collaboration.
• Proven ability to consult on technical solutions and integrate multiple disciplines into an optimized delivery structure.
• Travel to client sites required.
• JD/LLB or equivalent or Project Management Institute, BTECH, MCA, Digital Forensics Degree, Project Management Professional (PMP) ® is preferred, but not required.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Forensics certifications such as OpenText EnCase (EnCE), EnCase eDiscovery Practitioner (EnCEP), AccessData (ACE), Magnet Forensics (MCFE), Cellebrite (CCO/CCPA), or equivalent Forensic/eDiscovery certifications are desired.
• Detailed planning and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal and collaborative style; the ability to work with, connect to, and influence people.
• Proactive risk and issue identification and management.
• Exceptional analytical skills, conceptual ability, and creativity.
• Exceptional written, electronic, and verbal communication skills.
• Shares knowledge and grows team by utilizing proven subject matter expertise and mentoring skills.