Forensic Technology Lead

Legal at Diageo is about more than managing risk, it’s about helping the business move forward in the right way.

Working across a global portfolio of brands, this team navigates complex legal and regulatory landscapes, from intellectual property and compliance to corporate activity and commercial partnerships. They work closely with teams across the business, offering clear, pragmatic advice that supports confident decision-making.

It’s a fast-moving, ever-evolving environment where no two challenges are the same. You’ll need sound judgement, curiosity and the ability to see the bigger picture, balancing risk with opportunity in a way that protects our business while enabling it to grow.

You’ll be part of a global community of lawyers who are not only experts in their field, but trusted partners to the business, shaping outcomes, influencing decisions and helping bring our brands to life responsibly.

This role is critical to ensuring Diageo’s investigations capability is fit for purpose in a digital world. The Forensic Technology Lead will develop the capabilities investigators need to quickly and effectively identify, access and review relevant documentation and communication.

The Forensic Technology lead will advise the business on how to harness developments in technology to save time and cost, and increase effectiveness of the investigation team, while preserving the integrity and confidentiality fundamental to the process.

- Responsible for the effective adoption of digital forensic and eDiscovery capabilities in connection with internal investigations, including:

• developing efficient workflows and quality control processes,
• improving the use of existing tools and capabilities
• identifying new opportunities for the use of technology,
• liaising with third party providers
• ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory expectations for example in relation to privacy.

- Lead the development of data collection and analysis for investigations, identifying relevant stakeholders, designing appropriate oversight and approval, leveraging complimentary projects and capabilities elsewhere in Diageo, and building analysis toolkits to support a more effective, efficient and standardised investigations capability

- Develop proactive investigative and monitoring capabilities, working with other departments including Internal Audit and Global Business Services to ensure coordinated design of tools building on existing capabilities

- Provide practical advice on the application of technology to enable the delivery of individual investigation matters

- Support the transformation of the investigation team and the broader Business Integrity and Legal functions, including keeping stakeholders informed of relevant developments and best practice in the area.

Key Competencies

1. Strong analytical capability and the ability to communicate this analysis clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders

• Clarity in determining the key steps necessary to assess compliance with laws or policies and the ability to produce and present effective reports on complex investigations.

2. Integrity, professionalism and empathy:

• the role requires strong ethical values, the ability to build trust by acting with integrity and sensitivity in dealing with delicate situations and potentially conflicting priorities.

3. Influencing and Stakeholder Management

• Builds trusted relationships across the region and globally, communicates complex issues clearly, influencing outcomes through collaboration and credibility. 

• The candidate will be an investigations and forensic technology professional, with at least 10 years relevant experience.
• They will possess qualifications and practical experience in at least one of digital forensic collection and analysis, eDiscovery processing and hosting, or forensic data analytics and visualisation, and ideally more than one.

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.  

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:   

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.  

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.  

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.  

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.  

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