Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Discord
Job overview
The eDiscovery Lead at Discord manages electronic discovery operations within the Legal team, ensuring compliance and efficiency in legal matters related to litigation and regulatory investigations.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing end-to-end eDiscovery processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors, developing eDiscovery protocols and tools, and staying current with legal and technological developments in eDiscovery.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a US base salary range of $196,000 to $220,500 plus equity and benefits, with possible relocation assistance to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, 10+ years of hands-on eDiscovery experience in a consumer-facing tech company's legal department, familiarity with eDiscovery platforms and legal tech, knowledge of procedural rules, project management skills, and strong analytical and communication abilities; bonus points for social media/gaming platform experience, certifications, international data privacy law knowledge, and vendor management experience.
Work environment and culture
Discord values a multiplatform, multigenerational, and multiplayer environment focused on gaming and social connections, emphasizing fun and friendship.
Company information
Discord is a leading platform used by over 200 million people monthly, primarily for gaming communication, aiming to enhance social interactions around games.
Team overview
The eDiscovery Lead will work within the Litigation & Regulatory Compliance team and collaborate with Legal, Technical Program Management, Engineering, Data, Security, and other functions.
Job location and travel
The job is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with possible relocation assistance; candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to specified counties.
Unique job features
This role offers the opportunity to lead eDiscovery operations at a major gaming communication platform, working closely with diverse teams and leveraging advanced legal technologies.
Company overview
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text chat services primarily for gaming communities but has expanded to various other groups and professional settings. The company generates revenue through its Nitro subscription service, which offers enhanced features like higher quality video, larger file uploads, and custom emojis. Founded in 2015 by Jason Citron and Stan Vishnevskiy, Discord has grown rapidly, becoming a key player in online communication with over 150 million monthly active users. Notably, the platform has also been utilized for educational purposes and remote work, reflecting its versatility beyond gaming.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your extensive hands-on experience in eDiscovery within consumer-facing technology companies, emphasizing proficiency with platforms like Relativity, Opentext, or Casepoint and knowledge of AI or TAR developments.
Focus on showcasing your ability to manage end-to-end eDiscovery processes, including litigation holds, data preservation, collection, processing, and production, alongside your collaboration skills with legal, engineering, data, and security teams.
Apply through multiple channels such as Discord’s official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize visibility and ensure your application reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of Discord’s Legal team, especially those in Litigation & Regulatory Compliance or Technical Program Management, using ice breakers like commenting on recent eDiscovery innovations at Discord or asking about their approach to integrating legal and technical workflows.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'eDiscovery,' 'litigation holds,' 'Relativity,' 'data retention,' 'cloud-based data,' and 'regulatory compliance' to pass initial automated screenings.
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