Senior Director, eDiscovery & Forensics
Warner Bros. DiscoveryWelcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role
We are seeking a results-oriented Senior Director, eDiscovery & Forensics to lead the enterprise-wide strategy and execution of legal discovery and forensic investigation capabilities. This role ensures defensible, scalable processes for litigation support, regulatory compliance, and cyber incident response across the company.
The Senior Director oversees key programs including electronic discovery (ESI preservation, collection, processing, and review), forensic investigations for cyber incidents and insider threats, and governance for evidence handling and chain-of-custody protocols. The role also drives compliance alignment with global privacy and data protection regulations and partners closely with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Technology teams to deliver secure, efficient, and defensible outcomes.
The successful candidate demonstrates sound judgment, strong execution discipline, clear executive communication skills, and experience leading globally distributed teams in complex, matrixed environments.
Your Role Accountabilities
Own the enterprise eDiscovery and Forensics strategy, ensuring defensible, efficient processes for litigation, regulatory, and internal investigations.
Establish governance and standards for evidence handling, chain of custody, and compliance with global privacy and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
Lead forensic readiness and investigation programs, enabling rapid triage, root-cause analysis, and defensible reporting for cyber incidents, insider threats, and fraud cases.
Oversee eDiscovery workflows, including preservation, collection, processing, and review of electronically stored information (ESI) for litigation and regulatory matters.
Manage platform governance for eDiscovery and forensic tools (e.g., Relativity, Nuix, EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite), ensuring security, access controls, and operational efficiency.
Drive automation and workflow optimization, including legal hold notifications, custodian tracking, and review processes to improve efficiency.
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to align discovery and investigation processes with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance alignment with regulatory and industry frameworks (e.g., SOX IT controls, PCI DSS, SWIFT, privacy and data protection requirements, or similar standards) and contractual obligations; support audits and client security reviews.
Provide executive-level reporting on case metrics, investigation turnaround times, and cost efficiency to senior leadership and governance bodies.
Build and scale a high-performing global team, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and a culture of partnership across legal and technology functions.
Serve as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance and defensible testimony when required in legal or regulatory proceedings.
Qualifications & Experience
To succeed in this role, you will need:
Proven senior leadership in eDiscovery and digital forensics, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing large-scale litigation support and cyber investigations.
Deep expertise in forensic tools and techniques (EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite) and eDiscovery platforms (Relativity, Nuix), with strong understanding of EDR and cloud forensics.
Proven ability to manage complex investigations and discovery processes in compliance with global privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and data governance frameworks.
Strong understanding of regulatory and industry frameworks and experience supporting audits and client reviews.
Proven ability to partner effectively with senior leaders across Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Technology functions.
Experience leading and developing teams or functions in global, matrixed environments, with a focus on accountability, execution discipline, and talent development.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and legal concepts into actionable strategies for executive leadership and governance forums, ensuring defensibility and efficiency.
Advanced degree and/or relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g., EnCE, CCE, GCFA, GCIH, CEDS, or comparable credentials).
Additional Information
On December 5, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO. The transaction is expected to close after the separation of Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly-traded company, which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned spin-off of Discovery Global in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $167,020.00 - $310,180.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.