Staff Counsel

Description:

Norton Rose Fulbright, a top-tier global law firm, is hiring a Staff Counsel – eDiscovery Services professional to join its legal operations team. This full-time hybrid role focuses on providing critical support in dispute resolution and corporate due diligence projects. You’ll work with a high-performing team of attorneys and review professionals in complex litigation and regulatory investigations.

As Staff Counsel, you will act as a liaison between NRF lawyers and contract document reviewers while also managing quality control and supporting privilege, relevance, and responsiveness determinations. You will be part of an innovative legal culture that values collaboration, growth, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and code documents for responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, and relevance

• Participate in training sessions and project meetings

• Lead contract review teams by coordinating tasks and resolving questions

• Perform quality control checks on coding, redactions, and document classification

• Create privilege logs and perform advanced review functions (e.g., summaries, timelines)

• Analyze contracts and agreements for due diligence or litigation support

• Communicate with lawyers, project managers, and review attorneys

• Support review operations during extended hours or weekends if needed

Qualifications:

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited institution

• Licensed to practice law in Texas or Missouri

• Minimum 3 years of relevant document review experience

• Strong knowledge of eDiscovery tools and document management platforms

• Keen attention to detail and understanding of attorney-client privilege

• Strong team leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Work Environment & Benefits:

• Hybrid/remote work flexibility with occasional in-office meetings

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Pre-tax savings accounts (FSA/HSA)

• 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing

• Fertility and parental benefits, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave

• Minimum 20 days of PTO and 11 firm holidays

• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work culture