E-Discovery Consultant

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Location: Birmingham, GB London, GB Leeds, GB Manchester, GB

Company: Eversheds Sutherland

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.

Joining Eversheds Sutherland as an eDiscovery Consultant, you will be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where business professionals are valued for their ideas, expertise and impact. You will work on complex, high-profile litigation and investigations, gaining exposure across teams, geographies and the wider firm.

Our Litigation Technology & Legal Project Management team supports the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice, helping lawyers and clients manage complex matters through the effective use of technology, data and structured project delivery. This opportunity sits within our specialist Litigation Technology function.

The team brings together expertise across computer science, digital forensics, law and project management. Together, we apply technical knowledge and hands‑on litigation experience to help clients manage large volumes of data, reduce complexity and make informed decisions quickly.

This is an opportunity to work with industry-leading eDiscovery and case management platforms, including Relativity One and Open Text eDiscovery, while contributing to innovation across litigation technology. If you are interested in the intersection of law, technology and data, this is a role where you can develop your expertise and make a visible impact.

• Support the delivery of eDiscovery projects across the full lifecycle, from scoping and data collection through to review, production and project close.
• Take ownership of small to mid-sized matters, while supporting Senior Consultants on larger or more complex projects.
• Deliver high-quality project outputs, ensuring accuracy, consistency and attention to detail throughout each matter.
• Provide practical guidance to legal teams and clients on eDiscovery workflows, litigation technology and proportionate matter delivery.
• Administer and configure work spaces on platforms such as Relativity One and Open Text eDiscovery, tailoring workflows to meet matter-specific requirements.
• Support budget tracking, cost monitoring, project documentation and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify risks, contribute to quality control processes, troubleshoot issues and elevate where appropriate.
• Contribute ideas for best practice improvements, process efficiencies and innovation across the Litigation Technology function.
• Stay up to date with industry developments, emerging technology and changes in eDiscovery best practice.
• Build strong relationships with legal teams, clients and stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor on eDiscovery and litigation technology matters.
• Collaborate with the firm-wide Legal Technology community to contribute to cross-practice legal technology initiatives and share best practice.

• A degree or equivalent experience, ideally in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Security or Computer Forensics, or a background in Law.
• Relativity Certified Administrator qualification or other eDiscovery certifications desirable.
• Direct eDiscovery experience gained within a consultancy, law firm or similar professional services environment.
• Experience supporting multiple phases of the eDiscovery project lifecycle, with confidence managing work streams or smaller matters independently.
• A strong understanding of eDiscovery best practice and a commitment to delivering work to a high standard.
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