Executive Director of Corporate Operations

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada fasken Full time

Fasken is a leading international business law firm with offices across the globe. With 950 lawyers, we provide strategic advice to clients in all areas of business law.

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Corporate Services will lead Corporate Services operations, overseeing the Transactional and Corporate Governance and Compliance law clerks, Corporate Search Services team, and Special Projects coordinators. This role involves providing leadership, direction, and support to the team, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and escalating issues to Partners, Associates, and clients.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in client and matter management, delivering strategic initiatives for the Business Law practice and Corporate Services department. They will work closely with Fasken Innovation and Practice Support and Knowledge Management teams to support software, digitization, and precedent projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead recruitment efforts and participate in new hire orientations
  • Provide guidance, motivation, and direction; solicit and gather regular feedback regarding performance
  • Prepare performance reviews 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 and approve overtime and vacation
  • Oversee work allocation among law clerks, coordinators, and searcher clerks
  • Proactively identify upcoming client events where law clerk and coordinator support may be required
  • Process reengineering projects including technology rollouts and management
  • Lead key client strategic initiatives and monitor legislative changes
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 10+ years of paraprofessional experience with a focus on Corporate Services
  • Previous supervisory or managerial experience
  • Understanding of large law firm operations
  • Proficiency with technology such as Closing Folders, online Ministry portals, document management, and data rooms
  • Knowledge of cloud-based corporate databases and extensive knowledge of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and the Canada Business Corporations Act
What We Offer

Fasken offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package that includes:

  • A health and wellness subsidy
  • An annual education & tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible medical and dental benefits
  • 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

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