Overview
In this role you will lead and independently deliver electronic document review projects for diverse mandates, guiding teams and engaging with clients. You will champion next-gen legal tech, including AI deployment, to elevate the firm’s document review offerings. As a primary expert, you will ensure quality, process improvements, and strong client relationships across litigation, arbitration, investigations, and data protection. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale the LDC’s capabilities and deliver exceptional service. This is a high-impact, client-facing leadership position with potential line management responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end electronic document review projects across multiple practice areas
- Define strategy with specialists and clients, including RelativityOne methodology and AI deployment
- supervise Paralegal review team and validate outputs
- act as escalation point for queries and primary LDC representative in client conversations
- maintain clear communication across LDC, EDM, and lawyers throughout an instruction
- conduct second-level review when required
- optimize standard ways of working and implement robust quality controls
- drive development and expansion of LDC offerings and awareness within the firm
- lead deployment of next-gen technology, notably generative AI, in the EDR service line
- manage workloads and project allocations with other practice groups
- identify training needs and provide coaching to the EDR team
Key requirements
- 5 years’ experience in a contentious legal team, specialist document review ALSP, or equivalent
- High familiarity with RelativityOne and strong document review experience
- Experience with deployment of gen-AI in legal delivery
- Qualified solicitor in a common law jurisdiction
- Ability to manage and collaborate with people at all levels
- Clear and effective communicator
- Professionalism and dedication to exceeding expectations
- communication
- leadership
- client-facing
- RelativityOne
- electronic document review
- generative AI deployment
LDC Supervising Lawyer in Leeds employer: DLA Piper
DLA Piper is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters collaboration across its global teams. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities while working in the vibrant city of London, known for its rich legal landscape and multicultural environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact as you navigate complex legal challenges in a supportive and innovative setting.
