Director, eDiscovery

Ankura

eDiscovery Director overseeing projects related to electronic data management for litigation and regulatory investigations. Leading teams and coordinating efforts with clients to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $85,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the client's point of contact and Bright Labs' day-to-day leader in the management and execution of projects involving the identification, collection, processing, review, and production of electronic data relevant to litigation or regulatory investigations.
Assist clients with finding, documenting, and preventing deletion of data potentially relevant to litigation, regulatory matters, or critical business operations.
Develop solutions and strategies to collect data considering the unique environment and complexities of each engagement.
Coordinate forensic collections with clients and the Bright Labs' forensics team, including quality review collections documentation.
Create and recommend pre-processing strategies to clients and coordinate forensic pre-processing work.
Advise clients on data reduction strategies including file extension filtering and search term filtering.
Assist clients with the selection of appropriate technology to meet project objectives.
Conduct customized Relativity training sessions for clients and troubleshoot issues as needed.
Generate documentation to support processes executed throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in MIS, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Technology, or similar degree.
4 years of prior experience as a consultant overseeing computer forensics and electronic discovery.
Advanced decision making and problem-solving skills.
Team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact confidently with senior management and lawyers/partners.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work extended hours as needed (evenings and weekends).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to work on some of the largest and most recognized global eDiscovery cases.
A collaborative environment where creativity and insight are valued.
Exposure to cutting-edge technology and methodologies in the field of digital forensics and eDiscovery.
A supportive team that fosters professional growth and development.

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Hard Skills & Tools

computer forensicselectronic discoverydata collectiondata processingdata reviewdata productiondata reduction strategiesfile extension filteringsearch term filteringdocumentation generation

Soft Skills

decision makingproblem-solvingteam playercommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipadaptabilityconfidenceorganizational skillsability to work independently