Director, eDiscovery | Technology

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career. 

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role

As a Director at FTI Consulting, you will be responsible for the lead day-to-day projects for Discovery Consulting team, based in our London office. You will manage all phases of eDiscovery projects and be a key client contact for projects, supported by senior members of the team as required.

What You’ll Do

As a Director, you will:

·       Be a key client contact across several accounts, scoping their requirements and then managing teams of juniors to meet the client’s needs.

·       Co-ordinate closely with colleagues within and across teams to manage client requirements

·       Be responsible for the successful delivery on engagements from beginning to end

·       Be customer-service-oriented and meet client deadlines, working out of business hours when necessary

·       Liaise with clients and project managers regarding client requests and expectations

·       Lead and mentor the Discovery Consulting team, providing feedback and guidance on their technical and personal development

·       Contribute to the business development activities of the Technology practice, such as pitching for new work and building relationships with clients

·       Travel as required to ensure effective case management (minimal notice possible)

How You’ll Grow

We value your growth and offer you many opportunities to develop your skills and career. You will:

·       Work on challenging engagements and show initiative to define our working standards

·       Have a career coach who will help you with your transition, career development, and professional certifications

·       Work and learn from industry leaders who have been recognised as Consulting Experts by Who’s Who Legal from 2016 – 2020, and as the best end-to-end eDiscovery Provider by The Recorder in 2019.

What You Will Need to Succeed

To be a successful Director, you will need:

·       A degree (or equivalent) in a technology, numerate or business-related subject

·       Solid experience working in an eDiscovery or technology related role for 5+ years

·       Deep experience in leading teams of junior members of staff and successfully delegating tasks and meeting deadlines

·       Experience in managing client requirements, timelines, budgets and other delivery-related aspects of eDiscovery projects

·       Knowledge of using either Nuix Discover or Relativity as a document review management application

·       Ability to solve complex problems with well thought out, innovative solutions

·       Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

·       Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support the team’s goals above individual goals

·       Excellent communication and client-facing skills

#LI-KR2

#LI-Hybrid