Sr. Lead Counsel, eDiscovery (Remote)
About the position
As the Senior Lead Counsel, eDiscovery at CrowdStrike, you will be the practice lead responsible for designing, overseeing, and continuously improving our global eDiscovery program. In this role, you will lead a team of eDiscovery professionals and provide strategic eDiscovery guidance on complex litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory inquiries. As a leading member of the Legal Operations team, you will utilize eDiscovery best practices and AI tools while referencing relevant laws, rules, and precedents to position the company for economical and successful legal outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge legal technology and thought leadership within a fast-paced cybersecurity environment.
Responsibilities
• Develop and refine policies and procedures related to legal data management, ensuring efficiency, precision, and compliance.
• Develop and implement defensible data preservation, collection, and review strategies.
• Provide expert guidance on eDiscovery issues to case teams and senior management.
• Stay current with evolving eDiscovery technologies, regulations, and case law.
• Balance legal requirements with business needs to drive efficient and cost-effective eDiscovery solutions.
• Work closely with various internal legal, product, engineering, and business team members to identify, counsel and mitigate eDiscovery risks and costs.
• Research complex eDiscovery issues and topics.
• Draft and collaborate on eDiscovery correspondence with parties and/or counsel.
• Oversee and improve internal processes and tools related to eDiscovery.
• Create and update eDiscovery budgets, forecasting, accruals.
Requirements
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 8-10+ years of direct eDiscovery and relevant litigation experience, including law firm or in-house counsel roles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing eDiscovery teams or legal professionals.
• Expertise in eDiscovery best practices, processes, and technology (e.g., EDRM, Relativity, AI).
• Proven track record leading complex data preservation, collection, review, and production strategies.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and external counsel.
• Ability to discuss eDiscovery strategies with legal practitioners and senior leaders in an easy to understand way without techno-speak.
• Extensive experience with AI-based technologies for legal data processing, analysis, and review.
• Strong ability to influence and drive organizational change in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-haves
• Previous experience at a technology, SaaS, or cybersecurity company.
• Expertise with advanced analytics tools, data privacy regulations, or global data protection requirements.
• Familiarity with Information Governance models and regulatory frameworks related to data protection and privacy.
Benefits
• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
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As the Senior Lead Counsel, eDiscovery at CrowdStrike, you will be the practice lead responsible for designing, overseeing, and continuously improving our global eDiscovery program. In this role, you will lead a team of eDiscovery professionals and provide strategic eDiscovery guidance on complex litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory inquiries. As a leading member of the Legal Operations team, you will utilize eDiscovery best practices and AI tools while referencing relevant laws, rules, and precedents to position the company for economical and successful legal outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge legal technology and thought leadership within a fast-paced cybersecurity environment.
Responsibilities
• Develop and refine policies and procedures related to legal data management, ensuring efficiency, precision, and compliance.
• Develop and implement defensible data preservation, collection, and review strategies.
• Provide expert guidance on eDiscovery issues to case teams and senior management.
• Stay current with evolving eDiscovery technologies, regulations, and case law.
• Balance legal requirements with business needs to drive efficient and cost-effective eDiscovery solutions.
• Work closely with various internal legal, product, engineering, and business team members to identify, counsel and mitigate eDiscovery risks and costs.
• Research complex eDiscovery issues and topics.
• Draft and collaborate on eDiscovery correspondence with parties and/or counsel.
• Oversee and improve internal processes and tools related to eDiscovery.
• Create and update eDiscovery budgets, forecasting, accruals.
Requirements
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 8-10+ years of direct eDiscovery and relevant litigation experience, including law firm or in-house counsel roles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing eDiscovery teams or legal professionals.
• Expertise in eDiscovery best practices, processes, and technology (e.g., EDRM, Relativity, AI).
• Proven track record leading complex data preservation, collection, review, and production strategies.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and external counsel.
• Ability to discuss eDiscovery strategies with legal practitioners and senior leaders in an easy to understand way without techno-speak.
• Extensive experience with AI-based technologies for legal data processing, analysis, and review.
• Strong ability to influence and drive organizational change in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-haves
• Previous experience at a technology, SaaS, or cybersecurity company.
• Expertise with advanced analytics tools, data privacy regulations, or global data protection requirements.
• Familiarity with Information Governance models and regulatory frameworks related to data protection and privacy.
Benefits
• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
Apply Now
Apply Now