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.

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.

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.

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 work spaces on eDiscovery platforms including Relativity One and Open Text 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.

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.
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