eDiscovery Senior Manager

eDiscovery Senior Manager
Location: McLean, Virginia
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite (5 Days/Week)
Work Model: 5 days onsite + 6 remote weeks annually + Summer remote Fridays


Work Environment
Hybrid flexibility with primarily onsite presence in McLean, VA
High-impact legal operations role within financial services
Fast-paced environment supporting litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters
Collaboration with legal, compliance, IT, and external vendors


The 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 Responsibilities
eDiscovery & Data Management Leadership
Oversee end-to-end eDiscovery lifecycle (EDRM)
Manage data collection, processing, hosting, and production
Ensure data integrity and compliance across all legal matters


Team Leadership & Management
Lead, mentor, and develop eDiscovery team members
Allocate resources and manage workload across projects
Provide guidance on technical challenges and priorities


Legal Hold & Compliance
Manage legal hold processes and data preservation
Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Support litigation, investigations, and regulatory requests


Process Improvement & Strategy
Identify opportunities for efficiency and process optimization
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and workflows
Stay aligned with industry trends and emerging technologies (AI, automation)


Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with legal, compliance, IT, and external vendors
Provide strategic advisory on discovery approach and execution
Coordinate document review and departmental activities


Must-Have Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of experience in eDiscovery / Legal Data Management
2+ years of team leadership or management experience
Strong knowledge of:
EDRM (eDiscovery lifecycle)
Legal hold and data preservation processes
Experience managing litigation support and regulatory data requests
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills


Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or regulated industries
Exposure to AI tools and legal tech advancements
Strong technical + business acumen
Experience managing multiple stakeholders and projects


Core Skills
eDiscovery (EDRM Lifecycle)
Legal Hold & Data Governance
Litigation Support & Compliance
Team Leadership & Resource Management
Process Improvement & Automation
Stakeholder Collaboration
Legal Technology & AI Awareness


Recruiter Submission Template


Full 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):