As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.
Make an Impact at RSM UK
RSM UK's Forensic Technology practice is expanding its eDiscovery capability, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate Director to play a key leadership role. In this position, you will lead complex eDiscovery engagements across litigation, regulatory investigations, and internal corporate matters, combining deep technical expertise with strong client advisory skills.
You will take ownership of the full eDiscovery lifecycle, from data collection through to production, while acting as a trusted advisor to law firms and corporate clients. This role offers the opportunity to shape workflows, influence strategic decisions, and contribute directly to the continued growth of RSM’s eDiscovery offering. Working closely with colleagues across Digital Forensics, investigations, and counter fraud teams, you will help deliver integrated and defensible data solutions for clients facing complex challenges.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is technically strong, commercially aware, and motivated to build and develop a market-leading eDiscovery practice within a collaborative professional services environment.
You will make an impact by:
- Leading end-to-end delivery of eDiscovery engagements across litigation, regulatory, and internal investigations, ensuring quality, defensibility, and efficiency
- Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on workflow design, platform configuration, and data strategy
- Designing and implementing advanced review workflows, including the use of TAR and AI-assisted technologies
- Driving best practice across data processing, quality control, and production to meet legal and regulatory requirements
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members while fostering knowledge sharing and team development
- Contributing to business development activity, including proposals, pitches, and strengthening client relationships
- Collaborating across Forensic teams to deliver integrated solutions where eDiscovery and digital evidence intersect
- Helping shape and evolve RSM’s eDiscovery service offering, including tools, methodologies, and growth opportunities
What we are looking for:
Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!
We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:
- Strong experience in eDiscovery with hands-on expertise in RelativityOne and a solid understanding of the end-to-end EDRM lifecycle
- Proven ability to design and manage review workflows, including TAR and predictive coding methodologies
- Designing and implementing advanced review workflows, including the use of TAR and AI-assisted technologies
- Excellent client communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, practical advice
- Experience managing multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining high delivery standards
- Good understanding of data privacy considerations, including GDPR and cross-border data challenges
- A collaborative mindset with experience mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development
- Ideally, familiarity with tools such as Nuix, cloud data sources (e.g. Microsoft 365), and relevant certifications such as RCA
What we can offer you:
We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Flexible working.
- 27 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
- Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
- Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team.
Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.