IT Asset & Licensing Analyst

fasken; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fasken, a leading international law firm, is seeking an IT Asset & Licensing Analyst in Montreal. This role oversees the lifecycle of IT assets and ensures compliance with associated regulations while optimizing costs. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related fields and have experience in asset management. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $90,000 CAD annually and emphasizes professional growth with flexible benefits.

Benefits

Health and wellness subsidy

Flexible medical and dental benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Short and long-term disability insurance

Employee and family assistance program

Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Paid vacation and sick days

Personal days

Educational reimbursement

Maternity / Parental Leave top-up

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in asset management, preferably within a law firm or corporate environment.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in asset management software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with contract management and procurement.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and software licensing.
• Working knowledge of ITAM and FinOps best practices.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to IT assets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of IT assets, from acquisition to disposal.
• Manage contract and agreement renewals to ensure optimal value.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all hardware and software assets.
• Track and manage the lifecycle of assets.
• Analyze software and service contracts and act as the point person for invoice management.
• Provide regular reports on upcoming license and maintenance renewals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
• Identify and implement strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Apply FinOps best practices for monitoring cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for asset management.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Business Administration

Tools

Asset Management Software

Job description

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza ( / Ta-Zah / ) on Tsuut’ina lands. Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law to a broad range of clients, including close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals. Our clients’ interests are paramount in all that we do, and we take pride in supporting our communities. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together, and we work hard to achieve our goals collaboratively and efficiently.

A Day in the Life

We are currently looking for a dynamic and experienced IT Asset & Licensing Analyst to join our firm-wide IT department. This position is responsible for managing all hardware and software assets, ensuring the efficient use of resources and cost-effectiveness. This role will be an important part of Fasken’s overall strategy and will establish an asset management process (ITAM) to provide up-to-date information to reduce risks and optimize costs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of IT assets, from acquisition to disposal, as well as manage contract and agreement renewals to ensure optimal value.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all hardware and software assets.
• Track and manage the lifecycle of assets, including acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and disposal.
• Analyze software and service contracts and act as the point person for invoice management
• Provide regular reports to application & system owners on upcoming license and maintenance renewals
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers
• Identify and implement strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency in asset utilization.
• Applying FinOps best practices to monitor and analyze cloud environments and create recommendations based on budget, best practices, timelines, and goals
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for asset management.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to IT assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in asset management, preferably within a law firm or corporate environment.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in asset management software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with contract management and procurement.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and software licensing.
• Working knowledge of ITAM and FinOps best practices.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to IT assets.

Why Work with Us

Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our benefits include :

• A health and wellness subsidy
• Flexible medical and dental benefits, including telemedicine services
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Personal days
• Educational reimbursement
• Maternity / Parental Leave top-up
• Employee Referral Program

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken, we believe that a diverse workplace comprises 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, and employment and educational verification.

Compensation

The typical salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.