Director, Forensic Technology Services (eDiscovery Consulting)

Director, Forensic Technology Services (eDiscovery Consulting)

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Overview

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in more than 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

What will you be doing?

Serving as a practice leader and primary client contact, you will work closely with our clients to provide eDiscovery support leveraging a broad range of technologies and industry‑leading best practices to uncover and manage data‑based evidence and intelligence across a variety of contentious legal and regulatory situations. In this role, you will be directly responsible for the engagement quality and success.

You will assist our clients in confronting and resolving legal matters by providing eDiscovery litigation support on a variety of projects including domestic and cross‑border disputes, internal and public investigations, and a variety of other matter types. By establishing consultative relationships, you will guide them toward best practices in meeting their eDiscovery support needs.

Serve as the primary point of client contact for identification, collection, processing, review, and production of electronically stored data (ESI) relevant to litigation or investigations.

Collaborate with clients to implement efficient workflows, proactively identify and mitigate risk, apply quality‑control best practices, and address technical challenges to preserve ESI for discoverability, viewability, and usefulness.

Lead a broad team of junior professionals responsible for supporting each phase of delivery.

Accurately and proactively communicate with clients and team members about upcoming commitments, deadlines, status updates, and delivery issues or challenges.

Maintain consistent communication and coordination with clients and team members to ensure timely and cost‑efficient delivery of all required support tasks, and the successful completion of established project objectives.

Manage end‑to‑end project planning, resourcing, organizing, and staff management for all active engagements.

Lead external and internal meetings to review work results.

Ensure best practices are followed to guarantee accuracy and reliability of analysis through quality‑control checks.

Show proven expertise in leading eDiscovery tools, including Relativity and Brainspace.

Prepare and update thorough documentation of progress and milestones, including summaries of the team’s delivery efforts, tracking, and reporting.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and streamlining.

Who will you be working with?

At A&M, you will work with a close‑knit and diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals who enjoy sharing their knowledge and depth of industry experience. The Forensic Technology Services team comprises senior eDiscovery, digital forensics, data analytics, cybersecurity, and privacy experts, as well as experienced lawyers, technologists, and investigators from various backgrounds and industries.

How will you grow and be supported?

As a Director, you will have the opportunity to advance your career by gaining invaluable experience across different industries, sectors, and companies on a variety of high‑profile projects—from employee investigations to large corporate litigations. Leveraging your technical background and experience, organizational skills, and relationship skills, you will apply these in complex, challenging situations working directly with clients. You will work closely with highly experienced professionals who will provide direct feedback and development opportunities.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Click to learn about our commitment to your well‑being. A&M provides the best training and development resources through formalized and on‑the‑job training, as well as networking opportunities. Learn more about why A&M is a wonderful place to work.

Core Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required, with a preference for computer science, information management, data science, or related fields.

At least 10 years of relevant professional experience.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills combined with the ability to synthesize information from several sources and draw coherent, well‑evidenced conclusions.

Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, while meeting established deadlines and delivery objectives.

Exceptional client service and follow‑up skills, including interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Fast learner, eager to learn new technologies in a fast‑paced, challenging, and uncertain environment.

Preferred Attributes

Expertise in industry‑standard review and production tools such as Relativity, Reveal, Nuix, Brainspace, etc. (maintenance of relevant software / industry certifications preferred but not required).

Extensive experience with standard eDiscovery methodology and best practices, with at least 7 years of client service delivery experience.

Sound technical understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).

Experience using Relativity Server and Relativity One as an advanced user and database administrator.

Experience with document review management is beneficial but not required.

J.D. preferred but not required.

Your Journey at A&M

We recognize that our people drive our growth, so we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range is $130,000 - $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&DD, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k). Employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

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