Senior Manager, Corporate Services Lead

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada fasken Full time
About Fasken

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm, recognized for its expertise in providing strategic and thoughtful advice to clients across various industries. Our firm's 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, and Johannesburg, as well as an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza on Tsuut'ina lands.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Corporate Services to lead our Corporate Services operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Transactional and Corporate Governance and Compliance law clerks, Corporate Search Services team, and Special Projects coordinators. The Senior Manager will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and escalation point for the Corporate Services team, supporting Partners, Associates, and clients with unique inquiries and escalations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead recruitment efforts and participate in new hire orientations
  • Provide guidance, motivation, and direction to team members; solicit and gather regular feedback regarding performance
  • Prepare performance reviews (probationary and annual), and address performance issues as they arise
  • Work with the Senior Director, Paraprofessional & E-Discovery Services in cases where disciplinary action is required
  • Lead regular team meetings
  • Approve overtime and vacation
  • Oversee work allocation in the Corporate Services department among law clerks, coordinators, and searcher clerks
  • Proactively identify upcoming client events (i.e., closings) where law clerk and coordinator support may be required
  • Process reengineering projects, including technology, practice-specific application rollouts, and management
  • Lead key client strategic initiatives
  • Monitor legislative changes and mitigate impacts within Corporate Services to ensure compliance with federal and provincial Business Law guidelines
  • Assess department practices and processes to improve efficiencies and seek continuous improvement
  • Work closely with other legal business professionals to ensure appropriate administrative assistant support is provided and to address any assistant concerns raised by Corporate Services team members
Requirements
  • Law clerk diploma or equivalent
  • A member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
  • A member in good standing with the IPMA
  • 10+ years of paraprofessional experience with a focus on Corporate Services
  • Previous supervisory or managerial experience required
  • Understanding of large law firm operations
  • Proficiency with technology such as Closing Folders, online Ministry portals, document management (iManage an asset), and data rooms
  • Knowledge of cloud-based corporate databases (ex. MinuteBox) is an asset
  • Extensive knowledge of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and the Canada Business Corporations Act
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
  • Personal days
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
  • Monetary incentive for employee referrals
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives
  • 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 welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is essential 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 references and full background checks, including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment, and educational verifications.

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