Principal Consultant

Epiq; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal solutions provider is seeking a Senior Consultant in Albany, NY. The role involves providing expert advice and solutions to clients, developing consulting plans, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in consulting, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. A competitive salary between $140,000 and $170,000 annually is offered, along with the potential for an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in consulting or a related field.
• Experience in providing expert advice and solutions to clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and solutions to clients to ensure high-quality results.
• Develop and implement consulting plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather consulting requirements.
• Monitor consulting progress and adjust to ensure timely completion.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to consulting success.

Skills

Analytical Analysis

Business Development

Client Relationship Building

Detail-Oriented

Legal Project Management

Quality Assurance (QA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field

Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field

Tools

InTapp

iManage Work

NetDocuments

Krystal DMS

LogicalDoc

Job description

At Epiq, your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‑driven community where integrity guides decisions, relentless service sets the bar, and we thrive on big challenges together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‑wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career and see your impact at scale.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Consultant is responsible for providing expert advice and solutions to clients within the organization. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills to ensure successful client satisfaction and alignment with organizational goals.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and solutions to clients to ensure high-quality results.
• Develop and implement consulting plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather consulting requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor consulting progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure timely completion.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on consulting status.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact consulting success.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment within the consulting team.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 7 years of experience in consulting or a related field.
• Preferred: Experience in providing expert advice and solutions to clients.

Preferred

• Experience in Legal Technology products such as InTapp (ideal), iManage Work, NetDocuments, Krystal DMS, LogicalDoc or similar.
• Experience working with a Legal Services provider or in‑house within a legal environment or financial services environment or similar.

Skills

• Analytical Analysis
• Business Development
• Business Intelligence (BI)
• Business Solutions Development
• Client Relationship Building
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Detail‑Oriented
• Document Management
• Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
• Legal Practices
• Legal Project Management
• Legal Writing
• Professional Collaboration
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Statistics

Certifications

• Required: None.
• Preferred: Certified Management Consultant (CMC) or equivalent certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment and perform tasks that may require sitting, standing, and using office equipment.

The Compensation range for this role is $140,000 USD up to $170,000 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus. This will be based on your background and skills alignment with the role.

Providing information for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is voluntary and is used solely to determine potential tax credit eligibility. Responses do not impact employment decisions.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:

• Location‑based market rate for the role
• Your abilities in relation to the job specification
• Performance during screening and interview
• Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location

Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.