E-disclosure Project Manager

Our Disputes & Investigations Group is one of the firm’s fastest‑growing practice areas, renowned for its expertise in resolving complex, high‑value commercial disputes across a broad range of sectors. To support this continued growth, we are seeking a highly‑skilled e‑Disclosure Project Manager to join our Litigation Support function. This newly created role will support not only the Disputes & Investigations Group but also contentious teams across our broader Intellectual Property, Regulatory, and Digital practice areas. The candidate will manage the organisation, analysis, and production of electronically stored information (ESI) and litigation documentation, ensuring best practice, compliance, and seamless collaboration between legal teams, IT, knowledge management, and the firm’s Innovation team. The role will also contribute to the adoption of market‑leading litigation technologies and AI‑driven tools.

Key Responsibilities

• E‑Disclosure & Case Delivery: Manage all aspects of ESI, including organisation, processing, review workflows, and production in line with legal and regulatory requirements. Lead end‑to‑end e‑disclosure projects: data collection, legal hold implementation, review design, and document production. Set up and administer review platforms, workflows, and DRD questionnaires. Act as the main point of contact for clients, case teams, and external providers.
• Technology & Innovation: Evaluate, recommend, and help procure litigation technology solutions. Support the adoption of AI, analytics tools, and emerging technologies to enhance case strategy and disclosure efficiency. Collaborate with the Innovation team to promote and implement new tools across contentious practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Support: Work closely with lawyers, IT, and knowledge management to ensure best‑practice document management. Provide technical guidance, training, and support to case teams. Recruit, train, and supervise review teams, including quality assurance and performance oversight.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to refine workflows and strengthen efficiency. Contribute to firmwide knowledge and training initiatives relating to e‑disclosure and litigation technology.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Extensive experience managing e‑disclosure or litigation support projects within a law firm, legal service provider, digital forensics, or related professional services environment.
• Deep technical expertise in designing and running disclosure exercises, including platform configuration and workflow management.
• Strong hands‑on experience with leading e‑disclosure tools (e.g., Relativity, Nuix, Brainspace, Reveal).
• A solid understanding of data extraction, processing, and management techniques relevant to litigation and investigations.
• Experience using AI and advanced analytics to enhance document review strategies.
• Proven ability to recruit, manage, and lead review teams.
• Strong client‑facing communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and confidently.
• Knowledge of UK and international disclosure rules, protocols, and best practices.
• A proactive mindset with a demonstrated commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Relevant certifications (Relativity, Nuix, Brainspace, ACEDS) are highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Hybrid working: remote work with 3 days a week in the office.
• Annual holiday entitlement of at least 25 days plus a discretionary day in December; optional purchase of up to five additional days.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave: up to 26 weeks full pay after one year of service for birth or adoption.
• Comprehensive flexible benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Taylor Wessing values and celebrates differences in who we are, what we have experienced, and how we think. All candidates will be treated fairly regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, marital status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or socio‑economic background.