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TruLegal (formerly TRU Staffing) · 1 day ago

CONTRACT eDiscovery Counsel

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

TruLegal is a global technology company seeking an eDiscovery Counsel to work on a long-term secondment. The role involves collaborating with lawyers on eDiscovery AI products, regulations, and litigation strategies, requiring expertise in eDiscovery case law and technology negotiation.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLegal

Senior Management

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

Qualification

EDiscovery case lawTAR/ESI protocol negotiationInformation governanceLegal experienceTechnology assisted reviewAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsPresentation skillsOrganizational skillsProject management skills

Required

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