Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Our client is undertaking a corporate divestiture and requires a Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Specialist to manage the identification, collection, and validation of content related to the divested entity within their Microsoft 365 environment. The project involves supporting data separation, records management, and transfer requirements, ensuring that relevant content is located and documented for compliance purposes.
Key Responsibilities
Review and validate a client-provided search criteria document
Configure and run Microsoft Purview eDiscovery searches across Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Teams
Refine search queries iteratively to improve precision and reduce noise/false positives
Review search results and statistics with the client to confirm relevance
Export identified content per client and legal requirements
Document the discovery process, decisions, and findings for audit/compliance purposes
Flag any gaps, ambiguities, or scope questions
Required Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview eDiscovery
Experience building and refining keyword/Boolean search queries
Familiarity with legal hold, custodian management, and export/review set workflows
Understanding of records retention concepts
Strong documentation skills
Comfortable working directly with client teams
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting M&A, divestiture, or carve-out data separation projects
Experience with Security & Compliance PowerShell
Background in litigation support, information governance, or compliance consulting