Knowledge and Practice Innovation Lawyer

Fasken; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Knowledge and Practice Innovation Lawyer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on corporate finance and public M&A, offering a unique opportunity to develop critical practice resources and implement innovative solutions in legal service delivery. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with practice group members, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of legal operations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the firm provides a supportive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about legal innovation and have a growth mindset, this position is an exciting chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of client-facing legal experience as a corporate lawyer.
• Deep knowledge of corporate finance and public M&A law.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to enhance effectiveness in the Practice Group.
• Create and maintain model documents and substantive content.

Skills

Corporate Law

Capital Markets

Public M&A

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

Experience Management System

Job description

Knowledge and Practice Innovation Lawyer

Job Category: Lawyers and Agents

Requisition Number: KNOWL002602

Posted: December 2, 2024

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Locations

Montreal FMD
800 Victoria Square
Suite 3500
Montreal, QC H3C0B4, CAN

Calgary FMD
350 7 Avenue
Suite 3400
Calgary, AB T2P3N9, CAN

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm, and was voted one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024. Our firm’s 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg.

Fasken is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our Knowledge and Practice Innovation team as an integrated member of our Capital Market and Mergers & Acquisitions (CMMA) practice, with a focus on corporate finance and public M&A. The Knowledge and Practice Innovation lawyer will contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives that will meet the knowledge and practice innovation needs of our Firmwide CMMA group. The successful candidate will lead the development of critical practice resources, implement effective solutions and market best practices to improve the delivery of legal services, and work side-by-side with members of the Practice Group through hands-on practice support. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their expertise and is keen to build a knowledge program that contributes to the overall success of the Firm’s CMMA practice.

The candidate will report to the heads of the Practice Group and the firmwide Partner, Knowledge and Practice Innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop strategies, translate objectives into plans, and implement solutions to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the Practice Group.
• Create and maintain model documents, precedents, checklists, data points, toolkits, and other substantive content related to corporate finance and public M&A.
• Stay at the forefront of industry and regulatory developments, sharing key information with members of the group and serving as a source of legal, market, and practical expertise.
• Provide practice support and respond to ad hoc enquiries from lawyers with on-point, thorough, and timely answers.
• Identify and lead initiatives for the development of education and training programs.
• Work with team members to enhance the delivery of legal services through automation, productized services, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
• Establish processes for the group to track and capture matter information in the Firm’s experience management system.
• Ensure that the knowledge resources are leveraged by the group and are organized and easily accessible through the Firm's Knowledge Bank and other content sharing platforms.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• J.D. or equivalent
• The candidate must be in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, or Quebec and based in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver.
• Minimum of 5 years of client-facing legal experience as a corporate lawyer with experience practicing in the capital markets area within a leading firm, representing Canadian public companies.
• Deep knowledge of corporate finance, capital markets, and public M&A law, regulation, market practice, and documentation.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong technical legal, analytical, drafting, and communication skills combined with excellent organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail. Fluency in both English and French would be an asset.
• An affinity for technology and the ability to use logic to solve complex problems, with an interest in understanding and applying technical solutions to standardize legal processes.
• Excellent project management skills, the ability to balance competing demands, demonstrated good business judgment, and experience working efficiently and collaboratively with cross-functional and multi-location teams.
• Curiosity and a growth mindset, with a strong interest in evolving best practices in legal and knowledge industries.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken, we believe a diverse workplace is comprised of individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics, and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment, and educational verifications.

Your Application

We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates; however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and law school transcripts with your application addressed to:

Andrea Alliston
Partner, Knowledge and Practice Innovation