Information Governance Risk & Compliance Attorney

About the role

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm with over 1,700 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. The firm celebrates excellence, collaboration, and community, recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault, and others, and certified by Great Place to Work. The Information Governance Risk & Compliance Attorney performs the review and transfer of client data related to attorney departures, leveraging eDiscovery and data management tools to protect client privileges and firm proprietary data, facilitating efficient attorney transitions while preserving firm‑attorney relationships.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of strategic workflows to review attorney communications and work product
• Assist with drafting client transfer protocols and communications
• Maintain thorough documentation of the review of client data and transfer process
• Participate in the research of emerging technologies and identify enhanced tools to execute the review process
• Prepare data in Relativity for review, including running search terms and setting up reviews
• Automate review processes where appropriate using advanced technologies
• Ensure quality and consistency
• Manage departing attorney expectations regarding transfer timelines

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree
• At least five (5) years of related work experience

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of eDiscovery and data management tools and best practices
• Extensive experience utilizing Relativity as an end user to review and code documents
• Direct experience applying artificial intelligence and analytics tools to manage, evaluate, and review data
• Ideally, direct experience utilizing Relativity as an administrator
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to recognize and protect client privileges, firm proprietary information, intellectual property, and other sensitive data
• Prior professional experience ensuring all confidential information is appropriately protected
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize numerous projects and responsibilities

Benefits

• Benefits program supports physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work‑life balance
• Full‑time positions eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package

Pay

Target hiring range: $115,000 – $161,000 (base pay based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location; base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package, which includes performance‑based bonuses. We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.)