eDiscovery Channel Sales Director of Business Development

TransPerfect; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

AI-powered eDiscovery tools

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Reef Discovery in Chicago seeks a Director of Business Development – Channel Partner Sales to identify, recruit, onboard, and grow a network of channel partners including litigation support vendors, legal technology resellers, managed review providers, and regional service firms.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in channel sales, partner ecosystems, and consultative selling within eDiscovery or LegalTech, and will act as the primary relationship owner, providing tools, training,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; JD or legal background a plus.
• 6–10 years of sales experience with focus on channel partner sales/partner management in SaaS/tech.
• Experience in eDiscovery, LegalTech, or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and manage productive channel partner relationships.
• Proven sales lifecycle experience from partner identification to deal closing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to structure creative deal arrangements.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving legal, IT, and procurement.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; able to present to legal and technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for partner meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and recruit prospective channel partners including eDiscovery service providers and legal tech resellers.
• Develop and execute a structured partner recruitment strategy leveraging events, referrals, networks, and outreach.
• Negotiate and execute partner agreements (reseller, referral, co-sell).
• Onboard new partners with enablement on platform capabilities, positioning, and sales best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and strategic advisor for channel partners.
• Cultivate long-term partner relationships with strong support and market knowledge.
• Conduct business reviews with partners to assess performance and growth.
• Develop joint business plans and go-to-market strategies with key partners.
• Build and manage a partner-sourced pipeline and revenue targets.
• Collaborate with direct sales on co-sell opportunities and pricing/contract issues.
• Stay current on eDiscovery market trends and regulatory developments.

Skills

Channel partnerships

Sales lifecycle

Relationship management

Negotiation

Travel willingness

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD a plus

Job description

Director of Business Development – Channel Partner Sales

Reef Discovery | eDiscovery Technology Platform

About Reef Discovery

Do you want to work for an innovative leader in the eDiscovery technology space? Are you passionate about helping law firms, corporate legal departments, and service providers find and implement solutions that transform the way they manage electronic discovery? Are you the type of person who thrives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment? Then Reef Discovery is for you!

Reef Discovery is far more than "just an eDiscovery tool." Our platform delivers end-to-end litigation support capabilities, including early case assessment, data processing, advanced AI-assisted review, production, and analytics — all purpose-built to help legal teams work smarter, faster, and more cost-effectively. All of this is powered by a best-in-breed SaaS platform optimized for the unique demands of modern legal workflows.

Position Summary

The Director of Business Development – Channel Partner Sales will be responsible for identifying, recruiting, onboarding, and growing a network of channel partners to drive revenue and market expansion for the Reef Discovery platform. Target partners include litigation support vendors, legal technology resellers, managed review providers, investigation firms, law firm consultants, and regional eDiscovery service providers.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in channel sales, partner ecosystems, and consultative selling within the eDiscovery, legal technology, or broader LegalTech/SaaS space. This individual will serve as the primary relationship owner for channel partners, equipping them with the tools, training, and support needed to successfully position and sell Reef Discovery to their end clients.

Key Responsibilities

Channel Partner Development

• Identify, target, and recruit prospective channel partners including eDiscovery service providers, litigation support firms, legal managed service providers, and technology resellers
• Develop and execute a structured partner recruitment strategy leveraging industry events, referrals, professional networks, and direct outreach
• Negotiate and execute partner agreements, including reseller, referral, and co-sell arrangements
• Onboard new partners with structured enablement programs covering platform capabilities, competitive positioning, and sales best practices

Partner Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact and strategic advisor for all channel partners
• Cultivate and maintain long-term, productive partner relationships by delivering exceptional partner support and demonstrating deep knowledge of the eDiscovery market and each partner's unique business model
• Conduct regular business reviews with partners to assess performance, address challenges, and identify growth opportunities
• Develop joint business plans and go-to-market strategies with key partners

Revenue & Pipeline Management

• Build and manage a productive partner-sourced pipeline, tracking each opportunity through all stages of the sales cycle
• Formulate and execute sales plans to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual channel revenue targets
• Collaborate with the direct sales team on co-sell opportunities to ensure seamless coverage and avoid channel conflict
• Manage pricing, deal registration, and contractual issues in alignment with company policies

Market & Platform Expertise

• Develop a thorough understanding of Reef Discovery's full platform capabilities, including data processing, AI-assisted review, analytics, and production workflows
• Clearly articulate Reef Discovery's value proposition, competitive differentiators, and ROI story to partner audiences at all levels — from technical evaluators to C-suite stakeholders
• Stay current on eDiscovery market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments (e.g., FRCP updates, data privacy implications) to provide informed guidance to partners and prospects

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to relay partner feedback, influence roadmap priorities, and ensure partners have up-to-date collateral and resources
• Identify and refer direct sales opportunities surfaced through the partner network to appropriate internal teams
• Represent Reef Discovery at key industry conferences, trade shows, and legal technology events (e.g., Legaltech, ILTA, CLOC)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent; JD or legal background a plus
• At least 6–10 years of sales experience, with a significant portion focused on channel partner sales, business development, or partner management in a SaaS or technology environment
• Prior eDiscovery, legal technology, or LegalTech industry experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and manage productive channel partner relationships
• Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding channel revenue targets
• Deep understanding of the eDiscovery ecosystem, including key players across law firms, corporations, and service providers
• Proven sales lifecycle experience — from partner identification and recruitment through deal closing
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to structure creative deal arrangements
• Established capabilities managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving legal, IT, and procurement decision-makers
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; ability to present confidently to both legal and technical audiences
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for partner meetings, conferences, and industry events

Why Reef Discovery?

• Be a foundational member of a growing channel sales organization with significant influence over strategy and structure
• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and channel incentive programs
• Work with cutting-edge AI-powered eDiscovery technology in a high-growth market
• Collaborative, innovative culture that rewards ownership, initiative, and results