Senior eDiscovery Counsel

Overview

This nationally recognized law firm focuses on eDiscovery, information governance, and data-related legal matters. It is seeking a Senior eDiscovery Counsel to advise clients on sophisticated discovery and information governance issues arising from complex litigation and investigations.

This is a fully remote position in the U.S., with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with excellent value by identifying legal issues, delivering legal analysis, and proposing practical legal solutions.
• Advise firm teams on applicable laws and the interpretation of legal documents, while properly managing legal risk.
• Stay informed on new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the business; assist with development of policies and training as necessary.
• Meet firm timekeeper expectations at every level.
• Prepare and execute an annual business development plan targeting new work from new and existing clients.
• Identify business development opportunities that generate new business.
• Lead client engagements and teams with little oversight.
• Deliver client work product requiring little to no revisions and edits.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Build cohesive teams that add value to client engagements.
• Provide technical knowledge and insight.
• Interact with and handle a range of client needs.
• Maintain current and accurate time records, ensuring time entry deadlines are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Significant law firm experience.
• Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree.
• Admitted to a U.S. bar; willing to obtain D.C. admission if not already barred in a firm jurisdiction.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent judgment and ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong client-facing presence and capability to handle a range of clients.
• Demonstrated ability and thought leadership in one or more practice areas of value.
• Strong technical skills plus client management, project planning, facilitation, and project leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and 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 related to eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy; ability to remain up to date with existing and emerging legislation and practices.
• Ability to function in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to contribute to an atmosphere of cooperation, trust, and empowerment.
• Technology-adept with excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thought leadership and demonstrable impact in eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy practice areas.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary: $310,000 - $350,000, commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.

Location

• Fully remote (U.S.); travel as needed.