Senior E-Discovery Specialist

About the Role

We are a UAE-based company dedicated to providing exemplary legal support, information governance, and defensible electronic discovery processes. We seek an experienced Senior E-Discovery Specialist to oversee the management of electronically stored information (ESI), aid litigation and investigations, and guarantee the secure, accurate, and compliant handling of digital evidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full cycle of e-discovery tasks from data identification and preservation through processing, review, and production phases.
• Diligently identify, preserve, and collect ESI relevant to litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate closely with legal counsel, IT departments, compliance teams, and external providers to address discovery needs.
• Manage electronic evidence including emails, documents, databases, and data from collaboration tools.
• Utilize techniques like document processing, deduplication, metadata extraction, filtering, and review workflows to prepare evidence.
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation to ensure evidence integrity and traceability.
• Facilitate document review processes, including privilege identification, redaction, and preparing materials for production.
• Operate e-discovery software platforms and document review technologies effectively.
• Track and manage discovery deadlines, project milestones, data volumes, and production specifications.
• Diagnose and address issues related to data collection, processing mistakes, and risks to preservation.
• Keep thorough project records, audit trails, and quality control logs.
• Ensure proper confidentiality, restrict access, and comply with relevant UAE data protection and legal standards.
• Advise on enhancing e-discovery procedures, incorporating new technologies, and boosting operational efficiency.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior e-discovery staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, IT, Computer Science, Information Management, or related field.
• Between 5 to 8 years of experience in e-discovery, litigation support, digital evidence management, or legal technology sectors.
• Deep understanding of ESI, document review processes, metadata handling, and evidence preservation methods.
• Proficiency with e-discovery platforms and electronic document review tools.
• Knowledge of litigation holds, chain of custody protocols, confidentiality, and data protection principles.
• Familiarity with UAE legal frameworks is a plus.
• Strong analytical, technical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent skills in communication and documentation.
• Commitment to confidentiality, precision, and professional ethics.
• Experience managing digital workflows and working with remote teams is preferred.

Performance Metrics

• Accuracy in data collection ensuring comprehensive and reliable evidence gathering.
• Efficiency in processing and timely review preparation.
• Quality assurance with minimal errors in document handling and production.
• Adherence to deadlines for discovery and production activities.
• Maintaining integrity of evidence through accurate chain-of-custody records.
• Protecting sensitive and confidential information effectively.
• Enhancement of e-discovery workflow efficiency and resource management.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration aligned with qualifications and experience.
• Option for fully remote employment, contingent on operational and security considerations.
• Opportunities for professional growth in legal technologies and electronic discovery.
• Collaborative work environment involving legal, compliance, IT, and external legal experts.
• Access to advanced digital discovery technologies and document management systems.
• Paths for career advancement in litigation support and legal tech fields.