Ankura Consulting Group

Managing Director, Legal Technology & Data Analytics, Digital Forensics

Ankura Consulting Group$180K — $220K *
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in digital forensics, engineering, computer science, information technology, or related field preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in Digital Forensics and related fields.
  • Proficiency in forensic software (e.g., EnCase, Access Data Forensic Toolkit, Cellebrite).
  • Experience with email systems including Office 365 and Microsoft Exchange.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based storage and chat platforms like SLACK and Dropbox.
  • Experience with eDiscovery platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the project team and manage project deliverables to meet client objectives.
  • Oversee the preservation and analysis of electronically stored information (ESI).
  • Ensure secure transfer of digital evidence while maintaining chain of custody.
  • Develop innovative analytical workflow solutions based on client needs.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders on a daily basis to foster collaboration.
  • Review and finalize project documentation with a focus on quality.
  • Monitor and manage potential risks throughout the project cycle.

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Participation in business development activities and networking events.
  • Supportive team environment focusing on innovation and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Practice Overview:

At Bright Labs, an Ankura Company, we tailor our services to support our clients’ requirements across a variety of matter sizes and types. Our team of eDiscovery and digital forensic advisors provide consulting expertise and end-to-end project management across the full information lifecycle from identification through production, including managed review for investigations, or litigation. Our consultants work collaboratively with clients to design efficient workflows, proactively identify and mitigate risk, apply quality control checkpoints, solve technological challenges, and provide cost-effective solutions. Our eDiscovery and digital forensics advisory team have significant experience with a broad range of industry-standard technologies and procedures. Also, our professionals have served in some of the largest and most globally recognized eDiscovery investigations. For every unique engagement, we carefully customize our approach to ensure an efficient and well-planned deployment of resources and technology.

Role Overview:

As a Managing Director, you will lead and manage the project team, becoming familiar with the clients' big-picture objectives and challenges and execute on critical project deliverables to ensure these objectives are met on time and with the highest quality. With this knowledge you will be responsible for managing efficient, innovative analytical workflow solutions to address their issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Preservation and analysis of electronically stored information (7ESI8) using industry standard tools and practices

  • Secure transfer of digital evidence while maintaining chain of custody;

  • Maintain integrity of electronically stored information for admission in a court of law;

  • Proactive research and recommendations of technology solutions and process improvements that will ensure continued defensibility;

  • Day-to-day client engagement activities, including interaction with client personnel, internal Ankura team members, and other stakeholders involved in a given engagement;

  • Review andfinalizeengagement work plans, working papers, project documentation,progressand finalreportsto the highest level of quality

  • Lead and manage workof engagementteamcomprisedof internal and external experts in close,intermittent,and distant collaboration modes

  • Monitor and manage risks throughout the engagement cycle.

  • Adhere to the strictest standards of client and engagement confidentiality and integrity

  • Maintain active communication with counsel,clients,and internal team to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.

  • Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews

  • Design,craftand deliver client proposals, presentations, and marketing materials

  • Participate in business development activities such as public speaking events, conferences, seminars, marketingeventsand client meetings.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a Bachelors Degree. Preferred degree digital forensics, engineering, computer science, information technology, data analytics, or work experience in a related field

  • 12+ years of experience working in the Digital Forensics and related space

  • Experience with forensic software: EnCase, Access Data Forensic Toolkit, Cellebrite , Linux-based forensic tools, Magnet Axiom, Blackbag or similar forensic toolkit

  • Email Systems: Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes/Domino, eVault, email archive platforms

  • Cloud-based storage and chat collaboration platforms such as SLACK, Dropbox, Box, etc.;

  • Experience with eDiscovery Review/Processing Platforms is a plus: Relativity, Brainspace, Disco, Nuix, Law, MindsEye

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About Ankura Consulting Group

Ankura Consulting Group is a management consulting firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company provides consulting services in the areas of data analytics, investigations, disputes and litigation, risk and compliance, and strategy and performance. Ankura Consulting Group serves clients in the healthcare, financial services, energy, and construction industries, among others. The company has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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