Counsel, eDiscovery

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 129,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Abbott in Abbott Park, IL, seeks an eDiscovery Counsel to lead strategy and execution across global investigations and litigation. You will partner with Legal, IT, and vendors to implement efficient, defensible discovery processes and GenAI-enabled workflows.

The role requires 3–5+ years in eDiscovery, a J.D. and bar membership, and strong leadership with cross-functional collaboration. Competitive pay and benefits are offered in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in litigation, eDiscovery, and technologies (GenAI) with an understanding of systems and processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence across global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Advise legal teams on eDiscovery strategy, risk, compliance, and best practices across litigation and investigations.
• Manage all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including legal holds, preservation, collection, review, production, and ECA.
• Partner with attorneys, IT, Information Governance, vendors, and outside counsel to deliver efficient, defensible discovery solutions.
• Provide strategic guidance on eDiscovery and GenAI tools and processes.
• Monitor caselaw, GenAI developments, and related implications for discoverable information, ESI protocols, and data retention.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization across eDiscovery operations and workflows.
• Oversee eDiscovery vendors, technology platforms, document reviews, and related budgets to optimize performance and cost.
• Lead implementation and adoption of eDiscovery technologies and support cross-functional integration efforts.
• Monitor legal hold compliance, reporting, metrics, and program effectiveness.
• Deliver training and guidance on eDiscovery tools, processes, and industry best practices.

Skills

GenAI tools experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (required)

J.D. (required) with state bar

Tools

Everlaw

Relativity

Nuix

Exterro

Brainspace

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

• At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to :
• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Counsel, eDiscovery

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Summary

This position is located in Abbott Park, IL. The eDiscovery Counsel supports Abbott's global eDiscovery program by partnering with Legal, IT, outside counsel, and vendors to deliver efficient, defensible, and cost-effective discovery solutions. Reporting to the Director, Senior Counsel, eDiscovery and Information Governance, this role advises on eDiscovery strategy, manages complex discovery matters, and helps drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of eDiscovery processes, technologies, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise legal teams on eDiscovery strategy, risk, compliance, and best practices across litigation and investigations.
• Manage all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including legal holds, preservation, collection, review, production, and Early Case Assessment (ECA).
• Partner with attorneys, paralegals, IT, Information Governance, vendors, and outside counsel to deliver efficient, defensible discovery solutions.
• Provide strategic guidance on eDiscovery and GenAI tools and processes.
• Monitor caselaw, GenAI developments, and related implications for discoverable information, ESI protocols, and data retention.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization across eDiscovery operations and workflows.
• Oversee eDiscovery vendors, technology platforms, document reviews, and related budgets to optimize performance and cost.
• Lead implementation and adoption of eDiscovery technologies and support cross-functional integration efforts.
• Monitor legal hold compliance, reporting, metrics, and program effectiveness.
• Deliver training and guidance on eDiscovery tools, processes, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience : 3-5+ years in litigation, eDiscovery, and technologies (such as GenAI) with an understanding of systems, and processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence across global organizations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• J.D. (required) with membership in a state bar

Desired Experience / Training

• Strong knowledge of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including legal holds, preservation, collections, review, production, and ECA.
• Experience with eDiscovery analytics and review technologies, including GenAI tools (e.g., M365 Copilot, ChatGPT and Claude), predictive coding, TAR, CAL, and related methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing across the organization, and managing projects under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with forensic collections, data preservation requirements, and alternative data sources, including mobile devices, messaging platforms, and social media.
• Working knowledge of leading eDiscovery platforms, including Everlaw, Relativity, Nuix, Exterro, Brainspace, and similar technologies.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Work Environment

• Duties are performed in a professional office environment and require regular use of a computer and standard office equipment.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $129,300.00 – $258,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.