Global eDiscovery, Senior Manager

About The Team:

Reporting to the Lead of Global e Discovery, this role will serve as the operational leader for the e Discovery function. You will manage a team of case managers, develop scalable global processes, collaborate directly with litigation counsel, outside counsel, and cross-functional partners, and ensure defensible, compliant execution across all jurisdictions. This is a critical role that requires deep technical e Discovery expertise, strong operational judgment, and proven leadership capabilities in a complex global environment.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Operational Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a global team of e Discovery case managers supporting litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters across all operating regions

• Oversee the full end-to-end e Discovery lifecycle including identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, production, and defensible disposition of Electronically Stored Information (ESI)

• Manage a large and complex active docket, ensuring timely, accurate, and defensible execution of all discovery obligations

• Contribute to vendor management, platform optimization, quality control frameworks, and operational reporting for the e Discovery function

• Drive continuous improvement of e Discovery processes, policies, workflows, and best practices aligned with the company's global legal defense strategy

• Discovery Strategy & Operations

• Serve as e Discovery subject matter expert for the Global Litigation team, providing integrated guidance on discovery operations and strategy

• Partner directly with in-house litigation attorneys and outside counsel on active matters to define scopes, establish timelines, and coordinate discovery execution

• Advise stakeholders on e Discovery risks, technology solutions, data workflows, and process improvements

• Develop standard operating procedures, playbooks, and training materials for consistent, defensible discovery practices across the US, Canada, and global jurisdictions

• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as primary point of contact for Corporate Information Systems, Privacy, Security, and business teams on all e Discovery-related matters

• Coordinate with technical stakeholders to manage custom data types, proprietary internal systems, and discovery-specific technical requirements

• Collaborate with privacy and compliance teams to align discovery practices with global data protection regulations and cross-border data transfer obligations

• Analysis, Compliance & Governance

• Lead early case assessment (ECA), search term analysis, and data pattern identification to support litigation strategy

• Ensure all e Discovery practices comply with applicable US, international, and regional laws, regulations, privacy requirements, and data protection obligations

• Apply e Discovery, data privacy, and information governance principles across all active matters

• Drive defensible disposition practices and maintain proper documentation for all discovery activities

Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with extensive experience in e Discovery, litigation support, and legal operations with a demonstrated focus on discovery

• Deep end-to-end understanding of the e Discovery lifecycle, ESI management, litigation discovery obligations, and regulatory investigation support

• 3+ years experience managing e Discovery teams, case managers, vendors, or cross-functional discovery workflows

• Strong working knowledge of e Discovery platforms including Relativity, Nuix Discover, data preservation tools, and enterprise data environments

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing e Discovery processes, policies, and playbooks on a global scale

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders across multiple time zones and jurisdictions

• Preferred Qualifications

• Combined experience in both private practice law firm and in-house corporate legal departments

• Technology or media industry experience

• Experience with AI-assisted review tools and advanced data analytics techniques

• Prior experience managing cross-border discovery matters

• Demonstrated track record of process improvement and scaling operational functions