Description

eDiscovery Project Manager - Tokyo, Japan

Join a Leading Global Law Firm | Permanent, Full-Time | Hybrid Work Environment

Are you an experienced eDiscovery Consultant looking to take the next step in your career? We're partnering with a top-tier global law firm in Tokyo to find a talented and driven professional to lead complex litigation and regulatory matters, with a focus on delivering cutting-edge eDiscovery solutions and legal project management services.

What You'll Do

• Drive end-to-end eDiscovery projects, from identification through to production.
• Liaise between legal teams, tech experts, and vendors to manage data handling, review workflows, and quality control.
• Oversee litigation support platforms like Relativity; familiarity with tools like Nuix or Brainspace is a plus.
• Manage cross-border compliance and data hosting strategy.
• Champion process improvements and support legal teams with training and onboarding on tools and workflows.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in eDiscovery, litigation support, or legal project management.
• Deep knowledge of EDRM, eDiscovery best practices, and data privacy laws (APAC exposure a plus).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Relativity (admin or advanced user level).
• Business-level English required; Japanese language skills are a bonus.
• A degree in Law, IT, or a related field is preferred.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, pension, and L&D programs.
• Flexible hybrid work policy
• Global collaboration opportunities and clear career progression paths in a world-renowned firm.

To apply:

If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send the following to

Val Pitt - [email protected]

• Your updated/ most recent resume *please ensure it has your email address and phone number.
• An email stating how your experience relates to the requirements above.
• Your availability to interview next week using blocks of time. *The greater flexibility, the better.

About Elevate

Elevate's global Community of Talent is made up of highly qualified lawyers and legal professionals with solid technical training and experience drawn from leading law firms and law departments. We provide an unparalleled platform for talent to work with innovative companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs! Join a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex's success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team - help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.