[Remote] Senior Consultant, Information Governance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lighthouse is a company focused on innovation and collaboration, and they are seeking a Senior Consultant in Information Governance. The successful candidate will lead client engagements in Information Governance and eDiscovery, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and leveraging expertise in M365.ResponsibilitiesLead high profile client engagements, applying deep subject matter expertise and critical analysis skills for a wide range of IG and eDiscovery engagements, including:IG and eDiscovery program assessments (reviewing current state, identifying gaps, risks, and priorities)IG and eDiscovery program development and implementation (implementing assessment recommendations or point solutions)Collaborate with and support other information governance associates or 3rd party contractors to execute project tasksProvide support for pre-sales activities, including conducting client and prospect presentations, demonstrations, solution design, etcLead work streams for engagement deliverables, such as:Policy updates and harmonization (lead and/or participate in policy drafting)Workflow documentation (lead and/or participate in creating workflow diagrams and operating procedures to support implementation objectives)IG steering committee creation, launch, and/or reboot, including serving as chair on a temporary or long-term basisInformation Lifecycle Management (ILM) strategy developmentIG and eDiscovery technology implementationSupport internal education and development activitiesContribute to strategic discussions regarding building and expanding the information governance practiceServe as a subject matter expert in M365 Purview Information governance, records management, and compliance solutionsProvide regular status updates and reports to project stakeholders, outlining progress, challenges, and recommendationsAll Senior Consultants should have deep subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas, with the willingness and aptitude to expand subject matter expertise into other areas of Information GovernanceM365 Focus: Support client workshops regarding the impact of M365 on legal, compliance, and recordkeeping requirementsMaintain strong knowledge and fluency on the impact M365 adoption has on IG, eDiscovery, data privacy, compliance, and related areasMaintain broad and deep subject matter expertise in M365’s native IG and eDiscovery tools, including the ability to conduct demonstrations of the tools and answer difficult questionsDocument requirements relating to M365 adoptionRecords & Information Management: Develop and maintain fluency in critical RIM program elements, including:Records retention schedules (including difference between “big-bucket” and granular schedules)File plansData placement strategiesRecord vs. non-record designationSystem of RecordARMA IG Maturity ModelEDiscovery: Demonstrate and maintain expertise with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and Information Governance Reference Model (IGRM)Lead and/or contribute to multiple concurrent projects successfully while keeping team leadership informed of status, potential project risks or pending issuesPerform other related duties as assignedTravel may be required for up to 25% of the timeSkillsExperience with Information Governance (IG) and/or eDiscovery engagements for multi-national organizations across a wide range of industriesComfortable and experienced working with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance, privacy, and information technology staffDeep subject matter expertise in one or more areas of Information GovernanceAbility to lead high profile client engagements, applying deep subject matter expertise and critical analysis skillsExperience in IG and eDiscovery program assessments, development, and implementationAbility to collaborate with and support other information governance associates or 3rd party contractorsExperience in providing support for pre-sales activities, including conducting client and prospect presentations, demonstrations, solution designAbility to lead work streams for engagement deliverables, such as policy updates and harmonization, workflow documentation, IG steering committee creation, Information Lifecycle Management strategy development, IG and eDiscovery technology implementationExperience in supporting internal education and development activitiesAbility to contribute to strategic discussions regarding building and expanding the information governance practiceServe as a subject matter expert in M365 Purview Information governance, records management, and compliance solutionsAbility to provide regular status updates and reports to project stakeholdersAbility to lead and/or contribute to multiple concurrent projects successfullyWillingness to travel up to 25% of the timeBachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experienceAdvanced technical, and/or legal education/certifications highly desired5+ years' experience in one or more of the following areas: eDiscovery, litigation support, business process consulting, records management/records and information management (RIM), content management, email archiving, IT system management, and/or business process integrationDomain expertise with Microsoft collaboration and productivity technologies and platforms, including knowledge of and expertise in one or more areas of M365: Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Security & Compliance CenterKnowledge of legal hold principles, processes, and defensible preservation obligations, with preferred experience administering and advising on Relativity Legal HoldStrong knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas: electronic discovery, litigation support, business process consulting, records management, content management, email archiving, IT system management, or business process integrationPreferred experience would be working with clients in the mid-to-large sectorExcellent computer and analytical skillsOutstanding oral and written skills, with self-confidence, assertiveness, and appearance to make presentations to individuals or groups of client personnelStrong situational awareness and decision-making capabilitiesExceptional customer service orientation and drive and passion to execute client engagements successfullyEmotional and political intelligence to understand internal complexities of client department and navigate such complexities successfullyBenefitsMedicalDentalVision401k with company matchCompany paid benefits also include Life & AD&D, short and long-term disability, telemedicine, and other wellness plansGenerous Flexible PTO programPaid volunteer daysEmployees may also participate in voluntary insurance plans including accident, hospitalization, and critical illness plans as well as pet insuranceThis role will be eligible to participate in an annual bonus or incentive programCompany OverviewLighthouse provides technology-enabled e-discovery services for Fortune 100 companies and Am Law 100 law firms. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.lighthouseglobal.com/ediscovery-services.Company H1B SponsorshipLighthouse has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 11 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.