Managing Consultant, Data Modernization

At Epiq , your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‑driven community where integrity guides decisions, relentless service sets the bar, and we thrive on big challenges together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‑wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career and see your impact at scale.

Managing Consultant – Data. Epiq Advisory (Fireman)

Location: US, UK, CAN – Remote

Reports to: Eric Anderson (Sr. Director, Technology, Data, and AI)

Team: Epiq Advisory for Law Firms, Data Modernization Team

Role Overview

The Managing Consultant is a client‑facing leader responsible for end‑to‑end delivery of data products, solutions, and services to our clients. The role combines strategic consulting, hands‑on delivery management, and commercial growth responsibilities. The Managing Consultant will design, launch, and expand product and service lines, ensuring offerings are innovative, scalable, and aligned with both client needs and the Epiq Advisory (Fireman) Data Modernization team’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Advisory: Advise clients on best practices in data governance, quality, integration, and AI enablement, with a focus on compliance, security, and operational efficiency.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, expectations, and ensuring successful delivery of all engagement aspects.
• Service Delivery Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of client engagements—from discovery and solution design through delivery, adoption, and ongoing support.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Thought Leadership: Represent the Data Modernization team in client pitches, industry events, and thought leadership forums.
• Solution Leadership: Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of data operations, governance frameworks, and analytics platforms tailored for legal industry clients, with a focus on modern data and AI.
• Product Innovation: Develop and grow product and service lines, ensuring offerings remain competitive and responsive to evolving client and market needs.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with data analysts, engineers, product managers, KM and innovation professionals, and attorneys to deliver high‑quality, innovative data products and services.
• Commercial Growth: Assist in identifying market opportunities, developing go‑to‑market strategies, and supporting business development to drive the commercial success of the Data Modernization team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in legal, consulting, or professional services environments.
• Proven experience managing delivery of data products, solutions, or services—preferably for law firms or professional services organizations.
• Deep expertise in data operations, governance, and analytics, including the implementation of AI/ML solutions and automation of data processes.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance requirements relevant to the legal industry.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and mentoring talent in a high‑performance environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to design and grow product and service lines, with a strong commercial acumen.
• Familiarity with SaaS product development, cloud data platforms, and legal technology solutions.
• Certifications or degrees in Data, AI, Technology, or other disciplines that are relevant to law firm‑focused technology, knowledge management and innovation. (Particularly Microsoft Certifications)

Key Attributes for Success

• Creative and strategic thinker with a passion for client service, data‑driven innovation, and commercial growth.
• Strong empathy for clients and team members with a focus on teamwork and building trust.
• Expertise combined with humility that fosters trust and willing collaboration among other experts.
• The highest standard of professional integrity and transparency.
• Skilled at navigating complex projects and client relationships and driving cross‑functional collaboration.
• Committed to data stewardship, governance, and continuous improvement.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $200,000 up to $250,000 annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus. Salary is determined based on location‑based market rate, your abilities in relation to the job specification, performance during screening and interview, and pay parity with the wider team in the considered location.

Legal Requirements

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition, Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.