Legal Technology Lawyer - Corporate

fasken; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a Legal Technology Lawyer to drive technological innovations within legal processes. The candidate will leverage technology to enhance efficiency, collaborate with legal teams, and provide training on emerging tools. This impactful role requires legal expertise complemented by a passion for technology.

Benefits

Health and wellness subsidy

Flexible medical and dental benefits

Disability insurance

Employee & family assistance program

Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a corporate legal practice at a leading law firm.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society.
• Fluency in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to implement tech solutions for legal processes.
• Manage vendor relationships and train legal staff on tech tools.
• Lead change management for new legal technologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interest in legal technology

Education

LL.B, BCL or J.D.

B.Comm or MBA (asset)

Tools

Document Management Systems (iManage)

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe

Litera products

Kira and Closing Folders platforms

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.

Legal Technology Lawyer - Corporate

Hybrid from any of our Canadian offices)

We are seeking a talented and experienced Legal Technology Lawyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both corporate law and technology, with a passion for leveraging technological solutions to improve legal processes and outcomes. This role requires technological proficiency combined with legal knowledge to provide hands-on support in the implementation and adoption of improved legal processes and technologies. This is a progressive opportunity for a creative and forward thinker interested in combining legal knowledge with technology and innovation.

Responsibilities / Duties :

• Collaborate with legal teams to identify opportunities for implementing technology solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• 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 on 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) experience in a corporate 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 Kira and Closing Folders platforms.
• Ability to facilitate small and large group meetings, training and working sessions.

Qualifications :

• LL.B, BCL or J.D. required; B.Comm or MBA is an asset.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario or the Barreau du Quebec.
• Minimum of 2 years of legal corporate practice experience in a large law firm, corporate 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
• 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 $125,000-$150,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

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 verification.