eDiscovery Senior Manager

Location: McLean, VirginiaJob Type: Full-Time | Onsite (5 Days/Week)Work Model: 5 days onsite + 6 remote weeks annually + Summer remote FridaysWork EnvironmentHybrid flexibility with primarily onsite presence in McLean, VAHigh-impact legal operations role within financial servicesFast-paced environment supporting litigation, investigations, and regulatory mattersCollaboration with legal, compliance, IT, and external vendorsThe eDiscovery Senior Manager leads eDiscovery & Data Management operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and defensible handling of legal data. This role is responsible for team leadership, process optimization, legal hold management, and end-to-end discovery lifecycle execution, while aligning with evolving technologies and industry standards.Key ResponsibilitieseDiscovery & Data Management LeadershipOversee end-to-end eDiscovery lifecycle (EDRM)Manage data collection, processing, hosting, and productionEnsure data integrity and compliance across all legal mattersTeam Leadership & ManagementLead, mentor, and develop eDiscovery team membersAllocate resources and manage workload across projectsProvide guidance on technical challenges and prioritiesLegal Hold & ComplianceManage legal hold processes and data preservationEnsure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirementsSupport litigation, investigations, and regulatory requestsProcess Improvement & StrategyIdentify opportunities for efficiency and process optimizationDevelop and implement policies, procedures, and workflowsStay aligned with industry trends and emerging technologies (AI, automation)Stakeholder CollaborationPartner with legal, compliance, IT, and external vendorsProvide strategic advisory on discovery approach and executionCoordinate document review and departmental activitiesMust-Have QualificationsBachelor's degree required10+ years of experience in eDiscovery / Legal Data Management2+ years of team leadership or management experienceStrong knowledge of:EDRM (eDiscovery lifecycle)Legal hold and data preservation processesExperience managing litigation support and regulatory data requestsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience in financial services or regulated industriesExposure to AI tools and legal tech advancementsStrong technical + business acumenExperience managing multiple stakeholders and projectsCore SkillseDiscovery (EDRM Lifecycle)Legal Hold & Data GovernanceLitigation Support & ComplianceTeam Leadership & Resource ManagementProcess Improvement & AutomationStakeholder CollaborationLegal Technology & AI AwarenessRecruiter Submission TemplateFull Name:Degree (Field + University + Year):Total Years of eDiscovery Experience:Total Years of Leadership / Team Management Experience:Do you have experience with EDRM lifecycle? (Yes/No - details):Experience managing legal hold and data preservation? (Yes/No - details):Experience supporting litigation / investigations / regulatory requests? (Yes/No - details):Experience managing end-to-end data lifecycle (collection, processing, hosting, production)? (Yes/No - details):Experience with eDiscovery tools/platforms? (Yes/No - details):Experience working in financial services or regulated industry? (Yes/No - details):Experience leading and mentoring teams? (Yes/No - details):Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders? (Yes/No - details):Exposure to AI tools or legal technology advancements? (Yes/No - details):Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:Contact Number:Email ID:LinkedIn Profile URL:Current Location (City, State):Notice Period (in weeks):Current Work Authorization Status (US):Expected Salary:Are you comfortable working onsite in McLean, VA? (Yes/No):