FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm.
Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges.
Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history.
Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.
There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.
Are you ready to make an impact?
About The Role
As a Director at FTI Consulting, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day projects for the Discovery Consulting team, based in our London office.
You will manage all phases of eDiscovery projects and be a key client contact for projects, supported by senior members of the team as required.
What You'll Do
Be a key client contact across several accounts, scoping their requirements and then managing teams of juniors to meet the client's needs.
Co-ordinate closely with colleagues within and across teams to manage client requirements.
Be responsible for the successful delivery on engagements from beginning to end.
Be customer-service-oriented and meet client deadlines, working out of business hours when necessary.
Liaise with clients and project managers regarding client requests and expectations.
Lead and mentor the Discovery Consulting team, providing feedback and guidance on their technical and personal development.
Contribute to the business development activities of the Technology practice, such as pitching for new work and building relationships with clients.
Travel as required to ensure effective case management (minimal notice possible).
How You'll Grow
We value your growth and offer you many opportunities to develop your skills and career.
You will:
Work on challenging engagements and show initiative to define our working standards.
Have a career coach who will help you with your transition, career development, and professional certifications.
Work and learn from industry leaders who have been recognised as Consulting Experts by Who's Who Legal from 2016 – 2020, and as the best end-to-end eDiscovery Provider by The Recorder in 2019.
What You Will Need to Succeed
To be a successful Director, you will need:
A degree (or equivalent) in a technology, numerate or business-related subject.
Solid experience working in an eDiscovery or technology related role for 5+ years.
Deep experience in leading teams of junior members of staff and successfully delegating tasks and meeting deadlines.
Experience in managing client requirements, timelines, budgets and other delivery-related aspects of eDiscovery projects.
Knowledge of using either Nuix Discover or Relativity as a document review management application.
Ability to solve complex problems with well thought out, innovative solutions.
Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support the team's goals above individual goals.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially.
We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs.
These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options.
We also offer professional development programmes, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
About FTI
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges.
With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges.
At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine .
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FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Additional Information
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