CONTRACT eDiscovery Counsel

Our client, a Fortune 20 global technology leader, is seeking an exceptional eDiscovery Counsel for a long-term secondment. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of legal and technological innovation, partnering directly with attorneys shaping AI-driven eDiscovery products, regulatory strategy, and litigation approaches across emerging areas including generative AI, social media, and complex data ecosystems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in eDiscovery case law, significant experience negotiating ESI protocols and TAR strategies against top-tier technology companies, and a proven ability to leverage advanced tools to automate and validate workflows such as GenAI-assisted privilege logs. Experience engaging with regulators and navigating their processes is strongly preferred. This is a fully remote, 6-month contract position open to candidates based in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in U.S. and global legal and regulatory obligations relating to litigation, discovery, and information governance
• Apply legal, eDiscovery, and information governance knowledge, principles, practices, and experience when partnering with in-house and outside counsel on active litigation, regulatory, and investigation matters
• Meaningfully contribute to the design, implementation, and execution of eDiscovery and information governance templates, policies, strategies, and workflows
• Rapidly identify, analyze, and address complicated issues, and distill that complexity into simple and concise communication in cross-functional settings
• Work collaboratively with the eDiscovery and Information Governance team, as well as case and policy teams, business partners, outside counsel, and vendors
• Enthusiasm and motivation to learn and understand complex, cutting edge technology and data related concepts, effectively discuss those concepts with technically skilled individuals, and apply that knowledge and understanding to discovery and legal strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. State Bar
• Significant legal experience at a law firm, government agency, or in-house corporation with a focus on litigation, information governance, and regulatory matters
• Experience building partnerships and coordinating with a variety of audiences, including legal, technical, and policy teams, and communicating across cross-functional partnerships
• Experience learning and understanding complex technology and data related concepts, effectively discuss those concepts with technically skilled individuals, and apply that knowledge and understanding to discovery and legal strategies
• Experience with eDiscovery and information governance technology and tools
• Experience applying analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and legal knowledge to address complex issues and develop practical solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house technology company experience
• Experience in developing and validating technology assisted review programs
• Exceptional presentation, organizational, and project management skills
• Experience managing a fast-paced workload while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues

Job ID: 7596