Director of eDiscovery and Data Solutions
Locations: Boston | Chicago | Denver | Irvine | Los Angeles | New York | Washington, DC | Remote
We are working with a leading international law firm to appoint a Director of eDiscovery and Data Solutions, a senior leadership role with firmwide responsibility for the strategy, performance and continued evolution of its technology-enabled eDiscovery and data solutions capability.
This is considerably broader than a traditional litigation support leadership position. The successful candidate will help define how the firm uses eDiscovery technology, data, analytics, automation and AI to improve the delivery of complex matters, enhance client value and create scalable, differentiated legal technology services.
Working closely with senior eDiscovery leadership, practice leaders and the firm's technology and business functions, the Director will set the strategic direction for the function while retaining executive oversight of its operational, commercial and financial performance.
The opportunity:
The Director will lead a sophisticated multidisciplinary team and take ownership of the firm's eDiscovery and Data Solutions strategy, translating changing client needs, advances in technology and the priorities of the business into a clear multi-year roadmap.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
Setting and executing the firmwide eDiscovery and Data Solutions strategy, including the service, technology and investment roadmap.
Acting as a senior adviser to partners, practice leaders and other stakeholders on eDiscovery technology, data strategy, risk, security and the effective use of technology in litigation.
Developing the function as a differentiated client-facing capability, identifying opportunities to enhance client value, matter outcomes and the firm's proposition in pitches and client conversations.
Leading the evolution of scalable solutions incorporating data analytics, automation, technology-assisted review, machine learning and generative AI.
Taking ownership of the eDiscovery service portfolio and operating model, including governance, delivery standards, resource planning, service levels and continuous improvement.
Providing executive oversight on particularly complex, high-risk or strategically important matters.
Leading decisions around eDiscovery platforms and other data technologies, from evaluation and implementation through adoption, validation and lifecycle management.
Owning the function's financial performance, including budgeting, investment planning, pricing input, capacity, cost management and recovery.
Developing the firm's vendor and commercial strategy, ensuring strong performance, innovation, service quality and value for money.
Working closely with Practice Management, Innovation, IT, Information Security, Finance and the GC's Office to deliver integrated solutions.
Building trusted relationships with key clients and legal teams and translating emerging requirements into commercially viable services.
Building, developing and retaining a high-performing, internationally connected team.
Who we are looking for:
This is an opportunity for an established eDiscovery or legal technology leader who combines deep technical expertise with genuine strategic and commercial capability.
You are likely to bring:
At least 10 years' progressive experience within eDiscovery, litigation technology, data solutions or a closely related area.
At least five years' experience leading and developing teams.
Deep knowledge of contemporary eDiscovery platforms and workflows, technology-assisted review, data analytics, automation, forensic collection, information security and emerging AI technologies.
Experience developing strategy and leading significant technology, service-delivery or transformation initiatives.
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgets, business cases, investment decisions, pricing and cost recovery.
The executive presence to advise senior partners, clients and business leaders on complex technical and commercial issues.
A track record of successfully navigating cross-functional environments and influencing stakeholders at a senior level.
Strong client-facing and consulting capabilities, with the ability to articulate the value of technology in business and legal terms.
Experience gained within a major law firm, sophisticated in-house legal environment or comparable professional-services organization.
A Bachelor's degree is required.
Why this role?
What makes this particularly interesting is its combination of eDiscovery leadership, legal technology strategy, client solutions and innovation.
The mandate is not simply to maintain an established function. The incoming Director will have the opportunity to influence how technology-enabled discovery services develop across the firm, shape future investment decisions and explore where data, automation and AI can create better outcomes for lawyers and clients.
For someone who understands the eDiscovery market but wants a broader platform from which to influence the future of technology-enabled legal service delivery, this represents a compelling next step.
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary ranges are:
New York: $220,000–$320,000
Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Orange County and Washington, DC: $195,000–$290,000
Other U.S. locations: $190,000–$280,000
Actual compensation will depend on location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications and other applicable factors. The role may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Totum Partners is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this opportunity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state and local fair-chance and ban-the-box laws, including relevant California and local requirements. Compensation information provided in this advertisement is supplied in good faith and is intended to comply with applicable pay-transparency requirements; actual compensation may vary based on factors permitted by law, including location, experience, skills and qualifications. Totum Partners and its clients are committed to complying with all applicable employment, anti-discrimination, pay-transparency and fair-chance laws.