Senior Manager, Discovery Solutions

About Kroll

Kroll’s global Discovery & Analytics Solutions professionals within our Cyber & Data Resilience service line are trusted advisors built on Kroll’s long-standing DNA of risk, investigations, and complex problem solving. Our teams combine traditional technologists (eDiscovery, forensics, data analysis) with globally experienced investigative professionals to deliver end‑to‑end eDiscovery and digital evidence solutions across the Investigation, Litigation, Regulatory, and Compliance lifecycle.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager with deep eDiscovery expertise to join our team in Dubai. This role is critical to supporting large‑scale, multi‑jurisdictional investigations and disputes across the Middle East and broader EMEA region, ensuring the efficient, defensible, and high‑quality management of digital evidence.

The successful candidate will bring hands‑on experience with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity (mandatory) and demonstrate comfort operating in complex regulatory and cross‑border environments.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

Effective project management and technical leadership are core to the success of Kroll’s eDiscovery capability. As a Senior Manager, you will lead eDiscovery engagements as part of the Discovery & Analytics Solutions team within Cyber & Data Resilience, working closely with internal stakeholders and clients.

This role requires the ability to independently lead matters, guide teams through complex problem solving, and contribute to client development and market positioning. A strong understanding of structured and unstructured data, and how the two interact within investigative and litigation workflows, is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end‑to‑end eDiscovery engagements, including collection, processing, hosting, review, analysis, and production.
• Support large‑scale, cross‑border investigations and disputes, ensuring compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and data‑privacy requirements.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for technical, workflow, and defensibility issues on complex matters.
• Utilize advanced features of Relativity to design efficient workflows, customize review environments, and optimize data management.
• Coordinate and manage multiple concurrent eDiscovery projects, ensuring timely, accurate, and high‑quality delivery.
• Act as a primary client contact for eDiscovery matters, managing expectations and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Mentor, train, and supervise eDiscovery professionals, providing guidance on both technical execution and professional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Cyber, Forensics, Investigations, Analytics, and Compliance to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to business development, proposal support, and expansion of existing client relationships.
• Enhance Kroll’s market presence through thought leadership, conference participation, and targeted client engagement.
• Stay current on developments in eDiscovery technology, regulatory trends, and best practices, implementing improvements where appropriate.

Essential Traits & Qualifications

• Strong commitment to delivering high‑quality, defensible work with a client‑centric mindset.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Law, or a related field; advanced degree or eDiscovery certifications preferred.
• Experience: Typically 8+ years of progressive experience in eDiscovery, litigation support, or digital investigations, including leadership of complex matters.
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in Relativity; strong understanding of data processing, review, analytics, and production workflows.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple stakeholders, and operate independently on high‑pressure engagements.
• Client Management: Demonstrated experience managing clie...