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Job Description

Fidelity Investments is looking to hire a legal expert in Discovery strategy and execution to join its Legal team. The ideal candidate should be considered an eDiscovery expert who is able to make strategic and tactical eDiscovery-related decisions based on vetted best practices backed by case law and/or industry standards. The candidate must also have practical hands-on experience and a proven track record leading Discovery teams through all phases of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM). A working understanding of industry standard eDiscovery review and production tools is a must.

The Purpose of Your Role

The successful candidate will consult and advise on Discovery (including electronic discovery (eDiscovery)) strategies, processes, and technology. The candidate will execute on these strategies by working directly with our attorneys and by leading teams that work internally and externally with vendors to process litigation, regulatory, and internal Discovery-related data. The teams that the candidate will oversee focus on reviews and productions, and they play an essential role in day-to-day litigation operations.The candidate will have a spectrum of responsibilities beyond team management. The candidate is expected to identify opportunities for improvement by leveraging case law and best practices utilized in the Legal industry and by trusted vendors. The successful candidate will stay abreast of discovery technical advancements and drive adoption of best practices processes and technology.

The Expertise And Skills You Bring

Bachelor’s degree required10+ years in eDiscovery experienceExpert on eDiscovery best practice processes and technologyExperience in working with outside counsel, managed services and technology vendorsHands-on experience with industry review and production toolsChange agent and team playerDecision maker/strategist who understands and leverages case law to make recommendationseDiscovery related Memberships and CertificationsAbility and willingness to work independently but also as part of a teamAbility to understand business unit functions and engage Fidelity personnel in a productive and collaborative wayAbility to communicate clearly and effectivelyAbility to function at a high level in a dynamic and challenging work environment

How Your Work Impacts The Organization

The strategies, decisions, and processes the Discovery Services VP owns will impact nearly all civil litigation and regulatory matters of the firm.

At Fidelity, our goal is for most people to work flexibly in a way that balances both personal and business needs with time onsite and offsite through what we’re calling “Dynamic Working”. Most associates will have a hybrid schedule with a requirement to work onsite at a Fidelity work location for at least one week, all business days, every other week. These requirements are subject to change.

Reminder: Per the Dynamic Working Policy, approved exceptions will be reviewed annually, or when the associate accepts a new role, whichever comes first.

The base salary range for this position is $124,000-$262,000 per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients’ money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you’ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples’ lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don’t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity—we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you’ve always imagined.

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.