Vice President, Discovery Services
Vice President, Discovery Services
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$ 124000 - 262000
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Job Description
Job Description:
Fidelity Investments is looking to hire a legal expert in Discovery strategy and execution to join its Legal team. The ideal candidate should be considered an eDiscovery expert who is able to make strategic and tactical eDiscovery-related decisions based on vetted best practices backed by case law and/or industry standards. The candidate must also have practical hands-on experience and a proven track record leading Discovery teams through all phases of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM). A working understanding of industry standard eDiscovery review and production tools is a must.
The Purpose of Your Role
The successful candidate will consult and advise on Discovery (including electronic discovery (eDiscovery)) strategies processes and technology. The candidate will execute on these strategies by working directly with our attorneys and by leading teams that work internally and externally with vendors to process litigation regulatory and internal Discovery-related data. The teams that the candidate will oversee focus on reviews and productions and they play an essential role in day-to-day litigation operations.
The candidate will have a spectrum of responsibilities beyond team management. The candidate is expected to identify opportunities for improvement by leveraging case law and best practices utilized in the Legal industry and by trusted vendors. The successful candidate will stay abreast of discovery technical advancements and drive adoption of best practices processes and technology.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Bachelors degree required
10 years in eDiscovery experience
Expert on eDiscovery best practice processes and technology
Experience in working with outside counsel managed services and technology vendors
Hands-on experience with industry review and production tools
Change agent and team player
Decision maker/strategist who understands and leverages case law to make recommendations
eDiscovery related Memberships and Certifications
Ability and willingness to work independently but also as part of a team
Ability to understand business unit functions and engage Fidelity personnel in a productive and collaborative way
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Ability to function at a high level in a dynamic and challenging work environment
How Your Work Impacts the Organization
The strategies decisions and processes the Discovery Services VP owns will impact nearly all civil litigation and regulatory matters of the firm.
At Fidelity our goal is for most people to work flexibly in a way that balances both personal and business needs with time onsite and offsite through what were calling Dynamic Working. Most associates will have a hybrid schedule with a requirement to work onsite at a Fidelity work location for at least one week all business days every other week. These requirements are subject to change.
The base salary range for this position is $124000-$262000 per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope geographic location candidates relevant experience and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 the Investment Company Act of 1940 ERISA numerous state laws governing securities investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations including FINRA among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Fidelitys hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days M-F) in a Fidelity office.
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LegalRequired Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
