eDiscovery Project Manager

The eDiscovery Project Manager will play a key role within the Firm’s Data Privacy and eDiscovery function, supporting the efficient management of electronic discovery processes, data subject rights requests, and related compliance activities.

Reporting to the Data Privacy Officer (DPO), the eDiscovery Project Manager will work with the eDiscovery Manager by providing technical support, predominantly on file reviews, transfers and data subject access requests (DSARs), as part of the Firm’s in-house compliance and regulatory requirements. In addition, the eDiscovery Project Manager may be required to assist fee-earning teams, such as Employment, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, with eDiscovery for disputes and claims.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of litigation, DSARs and file transfer processes, document management and access to data and data organisation, have a broad range of experience in applied technology and be able to make recommendations to improve our practices and implement the best technical and practical solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end eDiscovery projects across the firm, including scoping, data collection, processing, review, and production for both internal compliance matters and fee earner client work.

• Partner with fee-earning teams across practice areas including Litigation, Employment, Dispute Resolution, and Corporate to deliver eDiscovery support for disputes, investigations, and transactional due diligence.

• Advise stakeholders on eDiscovery best practices, technology solutions, and defensible workflows to ensure efficient and compliant handling of electronically stored information.

• Support the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of eDiscovery platforms and tools, ensuring they meet the needs of both compliance and client-facing work.

• Coordinate data collection and preservation activities, working with IT, Information Security, and matter teams to ensure defensibility and chain of custody.

• Develop and maintain eDiscovery workflows, protocols, and quality control procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy across all projects.

• Provide training and support to fee earners, paralegals, and support staff on eDiscovery processes, tools, and technology-assisted review methodologies.

• Support the eDiscovery Manager, DPO and GCO team with data subject access requests (DSARs), file reviews, and other regulatory compliance matters as required.

• Liaise with external eDiscovery vendors and service providers, managing relationships and ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.

• Prepare and manage project budgets, timelines, and reporting, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and any issues.

• Stay current with developments in eDiscovery technology, legal requirements, and industry best practices, recommending improvements to the firm’s capabilities.

• Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in eDiscovery project management within a law firm, legal services provider, or corporate legal department.

• Strong working knowledge of eDiscovery platforms and tools (e.g. Relativity, Nuix, Concordance, or similar).

• Understanding of the litigation lifecycle, disclosure obligations under the Civil Procedure Rules, and data protection legislation including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

• Experience managing data collection, processing, review, and production workflows.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver to deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification or certification in eDiscovery, project management, or information governance (e.g. ACEDS, CIPP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).

• Experience with technology-assisted review (TAR), predictive coding, or AI-powered review tools.

• Experience handling data subject access requests (DSARs) and regulatory investigations.

• Knowledge of digital forensics principles and data preservation techniques.

• Experience working with external eDiscovery vendors and managing third-party service providers…