Legal Data Governance Analyst

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Legal Data Governance Analyst

Chicago IL Onsite

Role Summary

Were looking for a meticulous and process-driven Legal Data Governance Analyst to support a strategic initiative focused on modernizing legal data retention practices within Office 365. This role centers on transitioning from legacy litigation holds to a more structured case-based e-Discovery framework. The ideal candidate will bring experience in legal data workflows strong administrative discipline and a commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Oversee the migration of outdated litigation holds to case-specific e-Discovery holds using Office 365 tools.
Partner with legal and account administration teams to audit validate and reassign user-level data holds.
Investigate legacy holds with unclear retention rationale and document findings for resolution.
Set up and manage e-Discovery cases ensuring accurate assignment of custodians and timely closure workflows.
Ensure secure handling of sensitive and confidential data throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor progress maintain detailed records and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
Assist with manual reviews and support automation efforts; scripting knowledge (e.g. PowerShell) is a plus.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with e-Discovery platforms and legal hold management ideally within Office 365.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Understanding of data retention policies and legal preservation requirements.
Comfortable managing high-volume data reviews across large user populations.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across legal and technical teams.

Familiarity with PowerShell scripting in Microsoft environments.
Background in compliance legal operations or enterprise data governance.
Experience with case-based hold tracking and automated disposition workflows.

Key Collaborators

Legal & Compliance Teams
Account Administration
Project Leadership

Additional Notes

This role is central to a high-visibility initiative aimed at improving legal data governance and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will help sunset legacy processes and implement a scalable compliant framework for future legal holds.

Legal Data Governance Analyst Chicago IL Onsite Role Summary Were looking for a meticulous and process-driven Legal Data Governance Analyst to support a strategic initiative focused on modernizing legal data retention practices within Office 365. This role centers on transitioning from legacy lit...