Senior eDiscovery Counsel

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm focused on eDiscovery, information governance, and data-related legal matters, is seeking a Senior eDiscovery Counsel to advise clients on sophisticated discovery and information governance issues arising from complex litigation and investigations. This senior-level attorney will lead client engagements, develop discovery strategy, draft complex legal work product including ESI agreements, protective orders, motions, memoranda, and defensibility materials, and work closely with clients, co-counsel, experts, and junior team members. The ideal candidate will be an experienced law firm attorney with an active U.S. bar admission, strong client-facing and legal drafting capabilities, and the ability to contribute to business development and industry thought leadership. This is a fully remote U.S. position with travel as-needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide clients with “excellent value” for the services provided, including identifying legal issues with clients and providing legal analysis and solutions

Provide advice to team members across the Firm on applicable laws and the interpretation of legal documents in a manner that avails practical legal approach while properly managing the risks to the Firm

Responsible for keeping the Firm informed on new laws, regulations, and industry trends that affect the business as well as assisting with the development of policies and training as necessary

Meet the Firm timekeeper expectations at every level

Prepare and execute on an annual basis a business development plan that targets new work from new and existing clients

Identify business development opportunities that result in business generation

Lead client engagements and teams with little oversight

Deliver client work product that requires little to no revisions and edits

Coach and mentor junior team members

Build cohesive teams that bring value to client engagements

Provide technical knowledge and insight

Interact and handle a range of clients

Maintain current and accurate time records, ensuring that time entry deadlines are met

Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Possess excellent judgment and be able to exercise it under pressure

Ability to impress and handle a range of clients

Demonstrated ability and thought leadership in one or more practice areas of value to the Firm

Strong technical, client management, project plan design, facilitation, and project leadership skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of Firm team members, clients, and business partners

Excellent presentation skills

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of legal principles specifically on eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy and be up to date with the existent and emerging law legislation and practices

Ability to function in a high-energy, fast-paced environment

Ability to maintain an atmosphere where team spirit thrives on cooperation, trust, and empowerment

Must be technology-adept and have excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office

QUALIFICATIONS

Significant law firm experience

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree

Admitted to a U.S. bar and willing to obtain D.C. admission if not already barred in a Firm jurisdiction

Ability to travel up to 50% percent of the time

Ability to travel internationally

Expected salary for this role is $310,000 - 350,000, commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.

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Job ID: 7617