Forensic Technology Senior Consultant (eDiscovery)

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In a market that demands a critical balance between accelerating performance and protecting long-term value, Deloitte stands as the world’s leading professional services firm and a trusted strategic partner. We bring challenge, curiosity, and a provocative edge to every engagement - from high-stakes mergers and acquisitions to complex restructurings, valuations, and forensic investigations. By combining deep industry expertise with a global footprint, we empower our clients to navigate complexity, act decisively, and meet the rising demands for transparency. At Deloitte, we don't just follow conventional thinking; we unlock and preserve value in the moments that matter most.

Why you'll enjoy this new opportunity

Join Deloitte’s dynamic Forensic Technology team, where you will play a pivotal role in high-stakes litigation, regulatory responses, and investigations. This position offers the chance to combine deep legal technology expertise with practical digital forensic experience, working alongside diverse professionals to deliver impactful, technology-enabled forensic solutions. You will lead complex eDiscovery projects, influence client outcomes, and contribute to the growth and innovation of a leading forensic practice.

Key skills and prior experience that align well with this position

• Proven experience in eDiscovery, forensic technology, litigation support, or digital forensics, with strong knowledge of the full EDRM lifecycle.
• Proven ability to manage complex workstreams or small teams in litigation, regulatory, or investigation contexts.
• Hands-on expertise with RelativityOne administration and configuration, alongside familiarity with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, Nuix, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of legal technology, data privacy regulations (including GDPR), defensible evidence handling, and enterprise data sources like Microsoft 365 and cloud platforms.

What type of work will I be doing?

• Leading eDiscovery workflows across identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, and production stages.
• Conducting forensic collections from endpoints, servers, cloud platforms, and mobile devices while maintaining chain of custody.
• Administering and configuring RelativityOne workspaces, managing permissions, processing, analytics, and troubleshooting.
• Designing and implementing efficient review strategies using advanced analytics and Technology Assisted Review techniques.
• Collaborating with legal teams, clients, regulators, and IT stakeholders to scope data sources and provide clear, defensible recommendations.
• Developing practice methodologies, quality assurance processes, and contributing to innovation initiatives.
• Coaching junior team members and supporting business development activities including proposals and thought leadership.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and legal hold requirements throughout forensic and eDiscovery processes.

Who is the Hiring Manager?
The hiring manager is an experienced leader within Deloitte’s Forensic Technology practice, known for a collaborative and supportive leadership style. They value open communication, professional development, and fostering a positive team culture. Their approach balances high standards with empathy, encouraging innovation and continuous learning while maintaining a strong commitment to client service excellence and integrity.

Where is this role based?
This role is based in Ireland with a flexible working model including hybrid office attendance and client site visits as required. For more information on our working model, please visit Deloitte Works.

If you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure that any reasonable accommodations are implemented throughout the recruitment and selection process.

What we offer

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, purpose driven and designed to support your growth. It is more than salary. We invest in your personal and professional development, empower your work life balance and offer benefits that support you at every stage of life. These include health and wellbeing supports, pension and savings options, training and coaching and enhanced leave options.