Senior Counsel at Redgrave LLP – CHANTILLY, Virginia

SENIOR COUNSEL OPPORTUNITY

Redgrave LLP is seeking an eDiscovery Senior Counsel with at least 10 years of experience managing eDiscovery in complex litigations and investigations. The candidate will work closely with client teams to advise on eDiscovery and Information Governance issues. Candidate must be proficient in legal research and able to draft complex discovery related and information governance related work product, such as legal memorandums and correspondence, protective orders, ESI agreements, motions, playbook components, and defensibility memorandum. Ability to draft talking points and outlines for client meetings, custodian interviews, meet and confer sessions, and motion hearings. Ability to work directly with clients, and merits firms and other co-counsel to effectively manage client workstreams. Ability to work with experts, including task and matter management and preparation of experts for oral testimony. Candidate should be involved in industry-relevant organizations/groups and have the ability to identify and support firm initiatives in subjects and areas for thought leadership and development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide clients with “excellent value” for the services provided, including identifying legal issues with clients and providing legal analysis and solutions

Provide advice to team members across the Firm on applicable laws and the interpretation of legal documents in a manner that avails practical legal approach while properly managing the risks to the Firm

Responsible for keeping the Firm informed on new laws, regulations, and industry trends that affect the business as well as assisting with the development of policies and training as necessary

Meet the Redgrave LLP timekeeper expectations at every level

Prepare and execute on an annual basis a business development plan that targets new work from new and existing clients

Identify business development opportunities that result in business generation

Lead client engagements and teams with little oversight

Deliver client work product that requires little to no revisions and edits

Coach and mentor junior team members

Build cohesive teams that bring value to client engagements

Provide technical knowledge and insight

Interact and handle a range of clients

Maintain current and accurate time records, ensuring that time entry deadlines are met

Perform other duties as assigned

*Client-billable hours prior to write-downs; realization rates will be assessed and factored into performance evaluations and discretionary bonus consideration

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Possess excellent judgment and be able to exercise it under pressure

Ability to impress and handle a range of clients

Demonstrated ability and thought leadership in one or more practice areas of value to the Firm

Strong technical, client management, project plan design, facilitation, and project leadership skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of Firm team members, clients, and business partners

Excellent presentation skills

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of legal principles specifically on eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy and be up to date with the existent and emerging law legislation and practices

Ability to function in a high-energy, fast-paced environment

Ability to maintain an atmosphere where team spirit thrives on cooperation, trust, and empowerment

Must be technology-adept and have excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office

QUALIFICATIONS

At least ten (10) years of law firm experience

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree

Admitted to a US bar and willing to obtain DC admission if not already barred in a Redgrave jurisdiction

Ability to travel up to 50% percent of the time

Ability to travel internationally

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 10 pounds

Frequently reaches and grasps with arms and hands; occasionally stoops and bends; must have manual dexterity

Ability to closely examine and inspect materials

Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Ability to travel as needed

Frequently uses a keyboard to enter or transform words or data

Work is generally performed in a remote office environment with an occasional requirement to work in a normal office environment

BENEFITS

Redgrave LLP is committed to supporting our employees and ensuring their needs are met beyond the workplace. We offer a flexible portfolio of benefits and services, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, additional benefits to help you prepare for retirement, free access to Employee Assistance Programs, and other programs designed to help you and your family stay healthy, feel secure, and enjoy a positive work/life balance.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; however, it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the essential duties, tasks, and responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Redgrave LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer