Forensic Technology and eDiscovery Manager

The role

Clifford Chance is looking for an experienced Forensic Technology (FTech) & eDiscovery Manager in its Delhi office. As part of FTech team we are dedicated to delivering datadriven insights to Clifford Chance legal team and to our clients empowering them to make informed decisions. We are seeking a highly skilled eDiscovery specialist with strong background in using Relativity eDiscovery project management and consulting to join our dynamic team.

Who you will work with

You will be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary Forensic Group within the L&DR practice area. This group comprises of qualified accountants and technologists who specialise in conducting thorough investigations and financial analyses. You will also work closely with the legal team and fee earners from other global offices providing datadriven insights and eDiscovery project management support across the firms network.

What you will be responsible for

As Forensic Technology (FTech) & eDiscovery Manager you will be responsible for taking ownership and managing eDiscovery projects for client matters including litigation and arbitration matters data subject access requests regulatory and corporate investigations.

What you will do

You will:

• Rollout implementation and provide support using Firms RelativityOne instances.

• Provide technology support and enable expansion of capabilities to our inhouse Forensic Group (Accountants and Technologists) and LegalTech tools.

• Provide project support to wider FTech & eDiscovery team with data processing filtering and preparation of data into CC Relativity platform.

• Be responsible for taking ownership and managing eDiscovery projects including litigation and arbitration matters data subject access requests regulatory and corporate investigations.

• Deliver technical and consultancy services to legal teams and clients through technology and training working through the various stages of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) with the application of relevant court rules and practice directions.

• Be proactive in engaging with the legal teams and clients on scoping the project and recommending appropriate workflows.

• Work on project scoping workflow conception execution of forensically sound collections through proposed workflows data processing relevant data identification and project management on eDiscovery matters.

• Advise our legal teams on technical concepts in an easytounderstand manner and present findings through concise forensically accurate reports and data visualization.

• Manage strong working relationships with the lawyers clients and global eDiscovery vendors and suppliers.

• Contribute to internal procedures and methodologies including evidence management and automation of processes.

• Promote eDiscovery services globally across all our offices and support the expansion of the eDiscovery business and inhouse team.

• Responding to client requests and queries with supervision from legal team and Global Head of Forensic Technology & eDiscovery.

Qualifications :

Your experience

Ideally you will have:

• Bachelors degree in a Technology related discipline such as Computer Science Software Engineering Digital Forensics or Math.  Masters degree preferred.

• Strong experience (more than 6 years) with eDiscovery review management preferably at a major accounting or consulting firm or eDiscovery supplier.

• Solid experience in using Relativity as an administrator is a must with hands on experience working on processing relativity analytics eDiscovery review workflows and productions.

• A strong technical understanding of eDiscovery and litigation support.

• Understand and have the ability to implement the use of Technology Assisted Reviews (TAR) workflows and validation on projects.

• Proven analytical abilities to troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions.

• Evidence of delivering eDiscovery projects document reviews and productions.

• Experience of using Microsoft Power BI or Tableau skills including ability to transform data develop calculations and measures develop charts and tables as well as develop interactive dashboards / reports.

• Ability to research retrieve prepare and analyse structured and unstructured information.

• Work collaboratively within a team and independently.

• Able to thrive in a fast paced high achieving environment.

• Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) or equivalent eDiscovery certifications preferred.

How we will support you

From your first day with us you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training informal coaching and mentoring through to skillsbased and technical training and on the job learning.

You can also get involved in a variety of employee affinity groups. There is also opportunity to be part of charitable events and volunteering.

Additional Information :

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families our firm and society. 

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender gender identity and expression marital or civil partnership status race colour national or ethnic origin social or economic background disability religious belief sexual orientation or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection terms and conditions of employment including pay promotion training transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.