Associate General Counsel – eDiscovery

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Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate General Counsel – eDiscovery will lead and manage the firm’s eDiscovery program, coordinating all aspects of eDiscovery work across the in-house legal team, including legal holds, document preservation, early case assessment, and document review. This role involves managing outside counsel and eDiscovery vendors to ensure consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness, as well as staying updated on advancements in eDiscovery technology and recommending new technologies. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams like Compliance, IT, Records & Information Management, and Information Security, and also partner with international legal teams for global eDiscovery obligations. The role also involves program development, continuous improvement, and educating internal teams on eDiscovery best practices.
Must have:
  • Strong legal background in litigation and investigations
  • Experience managing eDiscovery vendors and outside counsel
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Perks:
  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
  • Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
  • Daily company lunch allowance
  • Education reimbursement and learning opportunities

Job Details

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is Hybrid role (3 days in office /2 days remote)

About your Team:

Seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel – eDiscovery to lead and manage the firm’s eDiscovery program. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background in litigation and investigations, experience in managing eDiscovery vendors and outside counsel, and a demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams to drive compliance and operational excellence.

 What will be your responsibilities within IBKR: 

eDiscovery Program Management

  • Coordinate all aspects of eDiscovery work across in-house legal team for litigations and investigations, including legal holds, document preservation, early case assessment, and document review.
  • Manage Outside Counsel and eDiscovery vendors to ensure consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across the firm’s case portfolio.
  • Internalize appropriate eDiscovery tasks and optimize workflows by ensuring responsibilities are effectively distributed among internal teams, law firms, and vendors.
  • Coordinate with internal counsel to manage data collections, apply search protocols, and oversee document review processes for internal investigations.
  • Develop and oversee eDiscovery budgets, implementing cost-control measures and optimizing resource allocation to ensure efficient spending and substantial cost savings in litigation and investigation processes.

Technology Strategy & Innovation

  • Stay up to date on advancements in eDiscovery technology, including AI-driven tools such as Technology-Assisted Review (TAR) and GenAI for document review.
  • Recommend and implement new technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the eDiscovery process.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including programmers, to develop and implement cost-effective, technology-driven eDiscovery solutions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as a liaison with Compliance, IT, Records & Information Management, and Information Security, to advise on initiatives with eDiscovery implications, such as AI governance, Mobile Device policies, cloud-based platforms, and defensible disposition strategies.
  • Partner with international legal teams to ensure adherence to global eDiscovery obligations, including GDPR compliance and other privacy regulations.
  • Work closely with cybersecurity and Information Security teams to manage incident response eDiscovery investigations.
  • Develop and implement legal records frameworks for risk management, records assessment, and defensible disposition in collaboration with procurement and compliance teams.
  • Lead initiatives to procure, implement, and maintain enterprise archiving solutions for e-communications, audio recordings, and other data sources.

Program Development & Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes to assess their impact on the firm’s eDiscovery program.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, building partnerships across departments to advance eDiscovery and data governance goals.
  • Educate internal teams on eDiscovery best practices, legal obligations, and information governance requirements.

 To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

 

  • Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Company Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
  • Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company paid medical healthcare premium.
  • Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
  • Daily company lunch allowance provided and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
  • Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
  • Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
  • Modern offices with multi-monitor setups

 

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