Legal Hold Specialist

GE Vernova

1d•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for managing the company’s legal hold process ensuring that relevant documents and data are preserved when litigation, investigations or disputes arise. You will work closely with the company’s Global eDiscovery Counsel, People Operations and the Digital team to build and maintain systems that protect important information while managing data efficiently and defensibly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, information management, legal studies, or related field preferred
3-5 years of experience in records management, data governance, legal operations or any transferable experience managing data or processes desired
Understanding of data retention principles and information lifecycle management preferred
Excellent organizational, attention to detail and project management skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, legal, HR and business teams
Strong analytical skills for assessing retention requirements and implementing policies
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Comfortable working with technology systems and understanding data architecture concepts
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and database management tools
Familiarity with Legal hold, e-discovery or information governance processes a plus

Responsibilities

Issue and track legal hold notices to employees when litigation, investigations, or disputes require preserving documents and data
Communicate with custodians (employees whose data is on hold) to ensure they understand their preservation obligations
Monitor compliance with legal holds and follow up with employees who haven’t acknowledged or may not be following hold requirements
Oversee and execute discovery/disclosure readiness (i.e., custodial interviews, collections and evidence management)
Coordinate global collection of assets and data for employees exiting the company while on legal hold
Monitor data preservation systems to ensure they are functioning properly, and data integrity is maintained
Coordinate the secure deletion or archiving of data that has reached the end of its retention period
Maintain comprehensive documentation of what data is preserved, where it is stored, and why it is being retained
Conduct regular audits to verify compliance with legal hold and identify gaps in preservation practices
Serve as the liaison between legal, IT, vendors and business units on data preservation matters
Help improve and document legal hold procedures and best practices

Benefits

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off