Senior eDiscovery Consultant

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too. What to expect For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too. Our team The Litigation Technology & Legal Project Management Team supports the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice, enabling lawyers and clients to navigate complex matters with the right technology and project management support. This role is within in the Litigation Technology function. Our team brings together specialists in computer science, digital forensics, law, and project management. We combine deep technical expertise with hands-on litigation experience to help clients cut through complexity and get to the heart of their disputes quickly. We work with industry-leading eDiscovery and case management platforms, and we’re always looking for smarter, more innovative ways to apply technology to complex disputes and investigations. If you’re excited by the intersection of law and technology, this is a team where you can make a real impact. Role and key responsibilities As part of this role you can expect to: Manage eDiscovery projects end-to-end, taking ownership of the full project lifecycle from scoping and data collection through to production, including budget management, cost control and stakeholder management. Deliver eDiscovery work to an exceptionally high standard, ensuring quality, accuracy and consistency across all project outputs. Provide strategic advice to clients and legal teams on eDiscovery strategy and litigation technology, recommending the most effective and proportionate approach for each matter. Administer and configure workspaces on eDiscovery platforms including RelativityOne and OpenText eDiscovery, building tailored workflows and leveraging platform capabilities to meet matter-specific requirements. Coordinate with external vendors, acting as the key liaison between legal teams and service providers to ensure seamless project delivery. Work with the Litigation Technology Team Lead to ensure all matters are delivered in accordance with best practice standards, and that project documentation is accurate and up to date. Proactively identify risks, and troubleshoot issues, escalating to the Head of Litigation Technology where appropriate. Operate as a role model, contributing ideas and insight to the Litigation Technology function, including proposals for best practice improvements, process efficiencies and innovation opportunities. Support the development of the Litigation Technology & Legal Project Management team through knowledge sharing, skills transfer, and mentoring of junior colleagues, with line management responsibilities. Stay current with industry developments, emerging technologies and changes in eDiscovery best practice, sharing relevant insights with the wider team. Build and maintain strong working relationships with legal teams and clients, and be a trusted adviser on eDiscovery and litigation technology matters. Collaborate with the firm-wide Legal Technology community to drive cross-practice legal technology initiatives and share best practice. Skills and experience We are looking for: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in a technical field such as Computer Science, Information Security, Computer Forensics, or in Law. Extensive eDiscovery project management experience within a consultancy or law firm, with a proven track record of independently managing large-scale, complex and fast-paced matters. Full and in-depth understanding of eDiscovery best practices, with a commitment to contributing to, and embedding, those practices across the team. Ability to balance hands-on matter delivery with contributing to the strategic direction of the Litigation Technology function. A creative problem solver who can devise pragmatic solutions under pressure. A proactive approach to personal development, project delivery and process improvement. Excellent client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to consult directly with legal teams, clients and senior stakeholders to scope requirements, identify and mitigate risks, and advise on eDiscovery strategy. Expert-level Relativity administration skills (RelativityOne preferred), including the ability to customise workspaces, build complex workflows, and tailor platform configurations to specific matter requirements. Experience administering OpenText eDiscovery is desirable but not essential. Demonstrable experience applying generative AI to litigation matters, including innovative use of AI tools for matter delivery, Relativity aiR Suite, or similar technologies. Enthusiasm for new and emerging technologies applied to litigation, including a keen interest in how innovation can enhance our broader Legal Technology toolkit. A team player who is equally comfortable leading matters independently as collaborating across teams, with a commitment to developing others. Relativity Certified Administrator qualification required; additional certifications desirable. Proficiency in MS Office tools and a strong desire to continue developing technical skills. Security Clearance desirable but not essential. What’s in it for you? At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world. We’re fair, transparent and equitable We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance Diversity & Inclusion At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together. We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations. Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process. We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you. For you, For your success. And what's next. #LI-NA1