Chief E-Discovery Counsel

About Polaris

Polaris is a global leader in powersports, driven by innovation and a passion for the outdoors.

Join our team as a Chief E-Discovery Counsel to shape the future of litigation support and e-discovery services at Polaris Inc.

We are seeking an experienced lawyer with a strong background in e-discovery and litigation to lead our e-discovery efforts and provide high-quality legal advice to our business stakeholders.

This role requires a deep understanding of advanced e-discovery tools and processes, as well as excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to independently lead e-discovery work on complex matters and supervise project execution to meet case deadlines, budgets, and standards.

We offer a competitive salary package of $155,000 per year, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and comprehensive benefits.

Salary estimate: $155,000 per year

Job Description

We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with elevated responsibility in our agile working environment.

This role involves:

• Leading all aspects of e-discovery projects and obligations across a diverse range of matters.
• Efficiently managing portions of the company's complex pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Working closely with e-discovery vendors and outside counsel on ESI protocols, protective orders, privilege issues, and document review and production processes.
• Developing and executing project plans for each stage of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licenses and standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with the ability to become licensed in Minnesota.
• 6-10 years of significant e-discovery and litigation experience either in-house or at a law firm.
• Deep subject matter knowledge of current case law related to the preservation, collection, culling, search, review, and production of ESI.
• Confident team player with attorney and non-attorney legal professionals and business partners.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance, and disability offerings.

Working Conditions

This role is part of our hybrid working model, with a combination of in-office and remote work arrangements based on business need.