Manager, eDiscovery

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About Ashurst

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. Taking pride in our history, we are now future-focused, having expanded into new technologies and ways of working through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.

Team overview

Ashurst Advance partners with Ashurst's legal and consulting experts to deliver innovative, holistic and commercial solutions to our clients, enhanced by our capabilities across advanced delivery, legal managed services, digital solutions, legal operations and flexible resourcing.

Job overview

Ashurst Advance eDiscovery and Digital Services provides dynamic solutions to our clients focusing on three key areas of legal service delivery: people, process and technology. Our technologists bring together a combination of market leading data interrogation and review technology platforms that are industry leading and bring AI capabilities to the forefront of our clients and legal teams. Wherever possible, we adopt a 'follow-the-sun' approach to resourcing - ensuring matters and projects are supported across our UK and Australian offices. As a result of ongoing growth in the team and a new agenda of service expansion we are looking to hire an eDiscovery Manager in Glasgow or London. You will be part of a global team providing cutting edge eDiscovery services to our clients and internal practice groups. This role demands a proactive, solutions-oriented individual with a strong background in eDiscovery, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple priorities, driving innovation, and upholding the highest standards of data security and quality assurance.

Essential skills and experience

• Minimum of 8 years of eDiscovery experience, working in a professional services firm, law firm or government agency.
• Excellent understanding of the legal framework of eDiscovery including exchange protocols and best practices across the full EDRM model.
• Proven record in consulting and using advanced eDiscovery tools, such as GenAI and Continuous Active Learning (CAL) workflows, concept clustering, and search term analysis.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to oversee and support multiple eDiscovery matters, managing priorities and identifying efficient workflows.
• A team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, solutions focused environment with strict deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate technical solutions to a non-technical audience in a clear and concise manner.
• An acute attention to detail, and ability to develop quality assurance practices into all facets of work.
• Experience leading teams and coaching junior colleagues.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical and non-technical issues that arise during a project and assist in implementing simplistic and repeatable solutions.
• Proficient with multiple document review platforms such as Relativity, Nuix Discover, and Reveal.
• Relativity Custom Development experience advantageous.
• High levels of IT skills and competence with a knowledge of Azure/M365 administration desirable.
• Experience in undertaking data scoping and data collection exercises in accordance with industry best practice, including related certifications would be helpful.
• Working knowledge of eDiscovery functionality in M365 and Google Workspace.
• Understands eDiscovery workflow practices across different jurisdictions is favourable.
• Building relationships and working collaboratively with external service providers, including managing costs.
• Positive and willing attitude to work with an enthusiasm for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Resilient with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Confident and professional manner.
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake additional work outside of core hours and / or travel, going above and beyond when required.
• Higher education qualifications in either Law, Computer Science, Commerce, or software engineering.

Hours of work: 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday - Friday, 3 days in office and 2 from home.

Background checks & Accessibility

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations. We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you consider yourself to have a disability or a long-term health condition, please feel able to be open about this at any point during the recruitment process. If you are not sure what adjustments you require, we will work with you to establish the most suitable adjustments at each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that our online application form includes a section which allows you to advise us of any extenuating circumstances that are relevant for us to consider when reviewing your application form. Any information disclosed on your disability will remain strictly confidential and please contact us if you have any questions.