Legal Technology Lawyer

The New York Times; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm, Fasken, is seeking a Legal Technology Lawyer in Vancouver to enhance legal processes through technology and AI solutions. The role involves collaborating on technology implementations, training, and support while leveraging experience in legal practice. A commitment to diversity and professional growth is emphasized within a competitive compensation framework.

Benefits

Health and wellness subsidy

Annual education & tuition reimbursement

Flexible medical and dental benefits

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation and sick days

Retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Monetary incentive for referrals

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Two to three years of legal practice experience at a leading law firm.
• Strong background in legal technology and AI.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to implement technology solutions.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Provide training and support on legal technology tools.

Skills

Document Management Systems

Microsoft Office 365

Legal technology tools

AI applications

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

LLB, BCL or J.D.

B.Comm or MBA

Tools

Adobe

Litera products

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, Montréal, Québec 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, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as 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 together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

Although Fasken is BC’s largest law firm with over 155 lawyers in our Vancouver office, we pride ourselves on having a close-knit and supportive culture.

Legal Technology Lawyer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Legal Technology Lawyer to join our dynamic national Knowledge and Practice Innovation team, focused on technology and AI development. Based in our Vancouver office, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in both legal practice and technology, with a passion for leveraging technological solutions such as artificial intelligence, to improve legal processes and outcomes. This non-practicing role requires technological proficiency combined with knowledge of legal workflows to provide hands-on support in the implementation and adoption of improved legal processes and technologies, including artificial intelligence. This is a progressive opportunity for a creative and forward thinker interested in combining legal experience with technology and innovation. Reporting to the Director AI & Legal Technology, this role offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Collaborate with legal teams to identify opportunities for implementing a range of technology solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist with leveraging AI systems for end-users, ensuring these systems are tailored to meet the specific needs (e.g. choosing the right AI tool for various use cases, collaboratively prompt engineering, creating workflow specific AI apps)
• Work closely with Knowledge and Practice Innovation lawyers to leverage their relationships and understanding of different practice areas and legal workflows.
• Participate in system analysis, requirements gathering, system design and implementation planning for existing or new systems.
• Validate the use of legal technology tools to ensure they are meeting the intended objectives and making necessary adjustments or recommendations for improvement as needed.
• Manage vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts, overseeing service level agreements, and ensuring vendors deliver high-quality products and services that meet the firm's needs and standards.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of legal technology solutions, including developing training programs, communicating benefits to stakeholders, and addressing any resistance or barriers to adoption.
• Provide training and ongoing support and guidance to legal and business professionals on the use of legal technology tools, including troubleshooting issues and answering questions.
• Where appropriate, provide hands-on support in the use of legal technologies on client files, as a member of the matter team.
• Stay current on emerging legal technologies and trends, and assess their potential impact on our Firm and clients.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders on all aspects of the selection, implementation and use of legal technology.

Required Experience:

• Two (2) to three (3) years' experience in legal practice at a leading law firm.
• Expert understanding and working knowledge of Document Management Systems (iManage), Microsoft Office 365 applications, Adobe and other legal production software (such as Litera products).
• Highly skilled in application administration, testing, configuration, performance monitoring and in-depth troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with legal technology tools, general AI applications, and platforms with AI components.
• Ability to facilitate small and large group meetings, training and working sessions.

Qualifications:

• LLB, BCL or J.D. required; B.Comm or MBA is an asset.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Minimum of two (2) years of legal practice experience in a large law firm, legal department or professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of legal technology tools and platforms, with an interest in understanding and applying technical solutions to standardize legal processes.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to use logic to solve complex problems.
• Strong communication skills combined with excellent organizational skills, and rigorous attention to detail.
• Fluency in both English and French would be an asset.
• Ability to balance competing demands, demonstrated good business judgment, and experience working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Curiosity and a growth mindset, with a strong interest in evolving best practices in legal and knowledge industries and staying current on emerging legal technologies and trends.

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
• An annual education & tuition reimbursement
• Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1)
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Employee & family assistance program
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Monetary incentive for employee referrals
• Flexible working arrangements
• An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken we believe 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$150,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

Your Application

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