VP E-Discovery
VP eDiscovery – Interim Contract (6–9 Months)
Start Date: Early May
Contract Type: Fixed‐term / Employed models only
Location: Hybrid – some on‐site presence in London preferred
Working Pattern: Full‐time
We are seeking an experienced VP‐level eDiscovery professional to join a large, complex organisation on an interim basis, covering a key gap while a permanent hire is identified. This is a high‐impact role working at the centre of eDiscovery operations and strategic transformation.
The Role
You will take ownership of a core eDiscovery function, leading both people and platform change. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading a team of 9, including secondees, managing retrievals for all e‐communications, OneDrive, and SharePoint requests
- Overseeing the migration from EV to Global Relay, including retrieval, testing, and stakeholder coordination
- Managing the build and evolution of Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, including Evergreen changes and their broader impact
- Acting as a key liaison with Technology, Compliance, Records, and external vendors (including Microsoft and Global Relay)
- Leading the testing and onboarding of new data sources and communication channels, ensuring eDiscovery requirements are fully met
About You
- Proven eDiscovery expertise within a large, regulated or complex environment
- Strong team leadership experience, comfortable managing mixed internal and external resources
- Confident stakeholder manager, able to operate at senior level across legal, compliance, technology, and operations functions
- Hands‐on, delivery‐focused, and comfortable working in a fast‐moving environment
The Details
- Duration: 6–9 months
- Start: May
- Work Pattern: Full‐time
- IR35: Employed models only
- Location: Hybrid, with some time on‐site in London
If you’re available at short notice and looking to step into a visible, transformation‐focused eDiscovery role, we’d love to hear from you.