Senior Associate – Data Subject Access Requests

Overview

As a senior member of the Document Review and Collation (DRC) team, you oversee large-scale document review and disclosure projects for a fast-growing law firm. You will coordinate cross-functional groups, supervise paralegals, and ensure high-quality eDiscovery delivery for internal and client-facing engagements. The role blends client liaison, strategy planning, and team mentoring in a collaborative, inclusive culture. You drive efficient review processes and deliver clear reporting to support complex investigations and data requests.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary with annual pay review
• flexible benefits scheme
• 25 days holiday (30 with length of service)
• private medical insurance
• hybrid working model
• focus on work/life balance

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of document review projects from setup to close
• Support inquiries and internal/external investigations
• Manage large-scale review projects and e-disclosure efforts
• Line-manage paralegals with supervision and mentoring
• Liaise between project teams and client teams with clear updates
• Contribute to training materials and team development
• Track progress and prepare progress reports
• Ensure project-related financials are tracked and transparent

Key requirements

• Solicitor qualified in England and Wales is preferable (or qualification in other jurisdictions)
• 1-5 years’ experience overseeing document reviews with Relativity
• Experience advising on and responding to data subject access requests
• Excellent communication and self-management skills
• Creative problem solving and ability to manage critical issues quickly
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Collaborative team player with stakeholder and client interaction
• Experience with handling complex, large-scale document review and disclosure projects

• strong communication
• self-management
• collaboration
• Relativity
• eDiscovery
• document review

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