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As a leading global law firm, we advise top-tier organizations across the world. With over 5,000 professionals, including 3,100 lawyers and 2,000 business services experts, we operate from a global network of offices. Our mission is to provide premium quality, full-service legal advice to our clients.

We are seeking an eDiscovery Executive to join our Digital Legal Delivery team. This role will be responsible for day-to-day engagement with instructing teams to execute eDiscovery aspects of matters. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality services and contribute to building the reputation of our eDiscovery function.

1. Identify and understand client needs, executing recommended technical solutions, and delivering effective solutions throughout the life of a matter.
2. Help set accurate budgets for costs and timescales for cases, ensuring work is completed within budget and to agreed standards and deadlines.
3. Develop project management plans for each matter, including evidence tracking, resource management, and risk management.
4. Maintain project files, preparing file notes, memoranda, and communications with legal teams and clients.
5. Liaise with team members to ensure correct solutions and processes are implemented at a cost-effective level and work is delivered on time.
6. Work collaboratively with team members, supervising tasks delegated to analysts as directed by the Manager/Senior Executive.
7. Execute tasks on cases with a high level of attention to detail, being proactive about consistency and quality control.
8. Take the lead on individual cases, reporting to and updating Managers/Senior Executives on a regular basis.
9. Assist in preparing presentations to internal and external audiences, conducting presentations when required.
10. Participate in post-case reviews.
11. Implement and support document review software solutions, providing support to technical and other changes in the use of technology over time.
12. Assist internal stakeholders in working effectively with document review software and other relevant IT systems.
13. Document review software expertise: Troubleshoot problems, liaise with software providers to resolve issues, and possess a sound understanding of the functionality of document review software.
14. Work with Third-Party Partners: Support and manage third-party partner activities to support project deliverables, liaise with third-party partners, HSF legal teams, business services, and external clients to support effective communication, and provide constructive and timely feedback about the services of our third-party partners.
15. eDiscovery: Work with Managers to challenge, develop, maintain, and continuously improve best practice eDiscovery processes.
16. Protocols: Advise on eDiscovery processes and protocols, including communicating with Client Technology/Litigation Support representatives of clients and/or opposing law firms on disputes when applicable.
17. Knowledge capture and process improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of relevant business processes and protocols, including case-specific process manuals.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced eDiscovery Executive with a strong background in document review platforms, eDiscovery processes, and legal technology. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 A levels (ideally B grades and above) and 2 years' experience in a similar industry. Expertise in document review platforms such as Relativity, Recommind Axcelerate, or similar is essential. Experience working within a similar team at the required level is also required. Proficiency in technical skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to articulate technical concepts effectively are essential.

At Herbert Smith Freehills, we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and able to perform at their best. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career advancement and professional development.