Director, Legal Technology and Digital Workspace

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada fasken Full time

French version will follow

Permanent position – Any office in Canada – Hybrid

Are you passionate about legal technology, modern digital workspaces, matter collaboration and legal process improvement? Do you have a track record with legal practice change management? Are you user-focused, results-oriented and action-driven? Joining Fasken, you will lead and manage complex projects and operational aspects of the Firm's Knowledge and Practice Innovation programs and initiatives. As such, you will manage a diverse national team of 2 to 4 people.

The challenges we offer you

Legal Technology and Digital Workspace Operations

You will contribute to initiatives for evolving the firm's Knowledge and Practice Innovation programs, in particular those relating to legal technology, modern digital workspace, matter collaboration, legal process improvement and technology adoption; You will oversee the monitoring and tracking of modern and emerging legal work product technologies and their use in the market, trends in digital workspaces and matter collaboration, and best practices in these areas; You will be responsible for overseeing the Firm's legal practice technology toolkit including vendor and contract management, data governance and compliance with firm policies;

Legal Technology

You will Work with the Senior Director, other Directors and Managers in the Knowledge and Practice Innovation team, Legal Technology Lawyers and practice groups to identify goals and objectives relating to practice efficiency and innovation, supported by off-the-shelf legal technology and process improvement; You will oversee pilots of legal technologies of interest to practice groups including testing, training, decision making and roll-out, and develop processes and methodologies for determining which products are appropriate for the firm;

Digital Workspace

You will work with the Senior Director, other leaders in the Knowledge and Practice Innovation team and lawyers across the firm to identify objectives, requirements and projects related to a modern digital workspace and legal process improvement; Together with the Senior Director, oversee and lead the planning, development, implementation, operationalization, and adoption of digital workspace projects, ensuring progress against deliverables and budget, and managing stakeholder relationships and expectations through the process.

Why join Fasken?

For a competitive compensation package, including a bonus program; For a flexible workplace integrating teleworking in which life balance is at the heart of our priorities; For a health and wellness reimbursement program, an insurance plan that adapts to your needs, telemedicine services and a generous retirement savings plan; For a friendly work atmosphere where the values of respect, openness, innovation, diversity, equity and inclusion are put forward; For a culture and leaders who promote an excellent employee experience by prioritizing autonomy, recognition, collaboration and the development of full potential; To be part of a company that is committed and gives back to the community; For bright, ergonomic offices and a gym with equipment and sports classes available to all.

About you

You have a law degree (LLB, JD) or equivalent; B.Comm or MBA is an asset; You have a minimum of three (3) years of corporate practice experience in a large law firm, corporate legal department or professional services firm; You have an excellent level of oral and written English and you have good knowledge of French. Bilingualism is preferred as this position is part of a national team. The role therefore requires the ability to interact with colleagues and internal clients across Canada; You have experience working with content management, practice management and collaboration systems and technology initiatives relating to legal practice. Knowledge of iManage, MSTeams, and SharePoint would be an asset; You have 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; You have excellent organizational skills, enabling you to manage priorities well, improve efficiency and adapt to a fast-paced work environment; You demonstrate a high level of professionalism, rigor, judgment and initiative. You enjoy continuous learning and development; You have good interpersonal skills and enjoy collaborating with colleagues, which makes you a great leader able to coach and mobilize your team; You are committed to providing high quality customer service.

You don't meet some of the criteria mentioned? We still invite you to send us your application We recognize talent and capitalize on everyone's potential. In this sense, we offer several opportunities for continuing education.

About Fasken

As a premier law firm with over 950 lawyers worldwide, Fasken is where excellence meets expertise. We are dedicated to shaping the future our clients want, precisely when it matters most. For more information, visit

A leader in the legal community, we have been recognized as "the largest law firm in Quebec and Canada in 2023", "the best law firm to work for in Canada in 2023 and 2024" and one of the "Best Diversity Employers in 2023".

Diversity and inclusion

At Fasken, we believe in a diverse workplace made up of people with unique experiences and qualities. It is important that all our members find our workplace welcoming and caring. An inclusive workplace creates a fair environment where people are respected and valued.

Accessibility and accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Poste permanent – N'importe quel bureau au Canada – Hybride

Les technologies juridiques, les espaces de travail numériques modernes, la collaboration et l'amélioration des processus juridiques te passionnent? Tu as de l'expérience en matière de gestion du changement dans les pratiques juridiques? Tu aimes t'orienter vers l'utilisateur, les résultats et l'action? En te joignant à Fasken, tu dirigeras et géreras des projets complexes et des aspects opérationnels des programmes et initiatives d'innovation en matière de connaissances et de pratiques du cabinet. À ce titre, tu seras responsable d'une équipe nationale diversifiée comptant de 2 à 4 personnes.

Les défis que nous te proposons

Opérations liées aux technologies juridiques et à l'espace de travail numérique

Tu contribueras aux initiatives visant à faire évoluer les programmes en gestion du savoir et en innovation de la pratique du cabinet, en particulier ceux qui concernent les technologies juridiques, l'espace de travail numérique moderne, la collaboration sur les mandats, l'amélioration des processus juridiques et l'adoption des technologies. Tu encadreras la surveillance et le suivi : des technologies modernes et émergentes liées aux produits du travail juridique et de leur utilisation sur le marché; des tendances en matière d'espaces de travail numériques et de collaboration sur les mandats; et des pratiques exemplaires dans ces domaines. Tu auras la responsabilité de superviser la trousse d'outils technologiques du cabinet sur la pratique juridique, qui comprend la gestion des fournisseurs et des contrats, la gouvernance des données et la conformité aux politiques de Fasken.

Technologies juridiques

Tu travailleras avec la directrice principale, les autres directeurs et les gestionnaires de l'équipe Gestion du savoir et innovation de la pratique, les avocats spécialisés en technologies juridiques et les groupes de pratique pour cerner les objectifs liés à l'efficacité de la pratique et à l'innovation, en t'appuyant sur les technologies juridiques prêtes à l'emploi et l'amélioration des processus. Tu superviseras les projets pilotes de technologies juridiques qui représentent un intérêt pour les groupes de pratique, y compris les essais, la formation, la prise de décisions et le déploiement. De plus, tu élaboreras des processus et des méthodes permettant de déterminer quels produits conviennent au cabinet.

Espace de travail numérique

Tu travailleras avec la directrice principale et les autres leaders de l'équipe Gestion du savoir et innovation de la pratique ainsi qu'avec les avocats de l'ensemble du cabinet afin de cerner les objectifs, les exigences et les projets favorisant un espace de travail numérique moderne et l'amélioration des processus juridiques. En collaboration avec la directrice principale, tu superviseras et dirigeras la planification, l'élaboration, la mise en œuvre, l'opérationnalisation et l'adoption des projets liées à l'espace de travail numérique, tu t'assureras de la progression des livrables et du respect du budget, et géreras les attentes et les relations avec les parties prenantes tout au long du processus.

Pourquoi te joindre à Fasken?

Pour une rémunération globale concurrentielle, incluant un programme de bonification; Pour un milieu de travail hybride et flexible intégrant à la fois le télétravail et la présence au bureau en fonction des besoins des équipes et dans lequel l'équilibre de vie est au cœur de nos priorités; Pour un programme de remboursement santé et mieux-être, un régime d'assurance qui s'adapte à tes besoins, un service de télémédecine et un régime d'épargne-retraite généreux; Pour une ambiance de travail conviviale où les valeurs de respect, d'ouverture, d'innovation, de diversité, d'équité et d'inclusion sont mises de l'avant; Pour une culture et des leaders qui prônent une excellente expérience employé en priorisant l'autonomie, la reconnaissance, la collaboration et le développement du plein potentiel; Pour faire partie d'une entreprise qui s'engage et redonne à la communauté; Pour des bureaux ergonomiques, lumineux et une salle de gym avec équipements et cours de sports offerts à tous.

À propos de toi

Tu es titulaire d'un diplôme en droit (LL.B., J.D.) ou l'équivalent; un baccalauréat en commerce ou un MBA représente un atout; Tu possèdes au moins 3 ans d'expérience professionnelle au sein d'un grand cabinet d'avocats, d'un contentieux d'entreprise ou d'un cabinet de services professionnels; Tu maîtrises l'anglais à l'oral comme à l'écrit et tu as une bonne connaissance du français. Le bilinguisme est souhaité puisque ce poste fait partie d'une équipe nationale. Le rôle requiert donc d'être capable d'interagir avec ses collègues et ses clients internes à travers le Canada; Tu as de l'expérience en gestion de contenu, en gestion de pratique et en réalisation d'initiatives liées aux technologies et aux systèmes de collaboration dans le contexte de l'exercice du droit. La connaissance d'iManage, de MS Teams et de SharePoint constitue un atout; Tu as une affinité pour les technologies et un esprit logique pour la résolution de problèmes complexes, avec un intérêt pour la compréhension et l'application de solutions techniques pour standardiser les processus juridiques; Tu as un excellent sens de l'organisation qui te permet de bien gérer les priorités, d'améliorer l'efficacité et de t'adapter à un environnement de travail au rythme rapide; Tu démontres un grand niveau de professionnalisme, de rigueur, de jugement et d'initiative. Tu aimes apprendre et te perfectionner continuellement; Tu as de l'entregent et tu aimes collaborer avec des collègues, ce qui fait de toi un(e) excellent(e) leader capable de coacher et de mobiliser une équipe; Tu as un grand souci de la qualité du service à la clientèle.

Tu ne réponds pas à certains critères mentionnés? Nous t'invitons tout de même à nous faire parvenir ta candidature Nous reconnaissons les talents et misons sur le potentiel de chacun. En ce sens, nous offrons plusieurs possibilités de formation continue.

À propos de Fasken

Situé à l'intersection de l'excellence et de l'expertise, Fasken est un cabinet d'avocats de premier plan comptant plus de 950 avocats et avocates à l'échelle mondiale. Nous nous engageons auprès de nos clients à façonner l'avenir qu'ils imaginent, précisément au moment où cela compte le plus. Pour plus de renseignements, visitez

Chef de file du milieu juridique, nous avons été reconnu comme étant « le plus grand cabinet juridique au Québec et au Canada en 2023 », « le meilleur cabinet d'avocats où travailler au Canada en 2023 et en 2024 » en plus d'être l'un des « meilleurs employeurs pour la diversité en 2023 ».

Diversité et inclusion

Chez Fasken, nous croyons en un milieu de travail diversifié, composé de personnes ayant des expériences et des qualités uniques. Il est important que tous nos membres, trouvent notre milieu de travail accueillant et bienveillant. Un milieu de travail inclusif crée un environnement équitable où les personnes sont respectées et valorisées.

Accessibilité et accommodements

Sachez que des aménagements raisonnables sont disponibles pour les candidats en situation de handicap.

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