Legal Practice Technology Principal of Discovery Services (All US Offices)

About Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis is committed to setting the standard for legal excellence. Our culture is built on teamwork, innovation, and a dedication to continuous growth. With 7,000+ professionals, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide, we provide exceptional legal solutions to our clients.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a seasoned eDiscovery leader to join our team. This role involves working closely with case teams to deliver efficient and effective discovery strategies for high-stakes litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters. Reporting to the Director of Legal Practice Technology, you will lead a team of advisors, project managers, and data science specialists.

Matter Intake, Discovery Scoping, Data Collection and Processing

• Consult and strategize with case teams, clients, and team members on effective ways to meet discovery objectives.
• Lead early matter intake and partner with case teams on key steps including meetings with client in-house legal and IT teams.
• Bring forward and execute creative solutions grounded in broad experience and tested expertise.
• Oversee the preservation, collection, and processing of modern, cloud-based data across enterprise platforms.
• Work with clients and firm leadership at all levels to engage accurately, professionally, and with accountability.

Team Building & Growth

• Join a leadership team dedicated to fostering open communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Lead cross-functional teams and promote adoption of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and quality across all engagements.

Department Initiatives

• Raise awareness of team services across the firm and support team initiatives focused on emerging technology assessment and process improvements.
• Define and apply best practices when processing data, including modern data types.

What You’ll Bring

• 15+ years of experience delivering consultative eDiscovery services.
• Significant client interactions and strong familiarity with core discovery workflows.
• Hands-on proficiency with modern data types and cloud-based data processing.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and firm leadership at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills and good judgment.
• Deep technical expertise in processing and normalizing non-traditional data formats.
• Quantitative skills, including experience with Python, SQL, and similar tools.

Pay

The base salary range for this position varies based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. For example:

• Chicago: $203,000 - $253,000
• New York City: $203,000 - $279,000
• Los Angeles: $203,000 - $279,000
• Bay Area: $203,000 - $291,000
• Boston: $203,000 - $279,000
• Washington D.C.: $203,000 - $279,000

How to Apply

To apply, please click "Apply Now." We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but are excited about the opportunity to join us.