Legal Data Governance Analyst

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Migration
Litigation
Auditing
Project Lifecycle Management
Electronic Discovery
Microsoft Office
Attention To Detail
Organizational Skills
Data Retention
Management
Communication
Collaboration
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Microsoft
Workflow
Regulatory Compliance
Project Management
SANS
Data Governance
Operational Efficiency
Legal

Job Details

Legal Data Governance Analyst

Role Summary

We're looking for a meticulous and process-driven Legal Data Governance Analyst to support a strategic initiative focused on modernizing legal data retention practices within Office 365. This role centers on transitioning from legacy litigation holds to a more structured, case-based e-Discovery framework. The ideal candidate will bring experience in legal data workflows, strong administrative discipline, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the migration of outdated litigation holds to case-specific e-Discovery holds using Office 365 tools.
  • Partner with legal and account administration teams to audit, validate, and reassign user-level data holds.
  • Investigate legacy holds with unclear retention rationale and document findings for resolution.
  • Set up and manage e-Discovery cases, ensuring accurate assignment of custodians and timely closure workflows.
  • Ensure secure handling of sensitive and confidential data throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor progress, maintain detailed records, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
  • Assist with manual reviews and support automation efforts; scripting knowledge (e.g., PowerShell) is a plus.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with e-Discovery platforms and legal hold management, ideally within Office 365.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Understanding of data retention policies and legal preservation requirements.
  • Comfortable managing high-volume data reviews across large user populations.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across legal and technical teams.

Preferred Experience

  • Familiarity with PowerShell scripting in Microsoft environments.
  • Background in compliance, legal operations, or enterprise data governance.
  • Experience with case-based hold tracking and automated disposition workflows.

Key Collaborators

  • Legal & Compliance Teams
  • Account Administration
  • Project Leadership

Additional Notes

This role is central to a high-visibility initiative aimed at improving legal data governance and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will help sunset legacy processes and implement a scalable, compliant framework for future legal holds.

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