Compliance and Risk Management Specialist
6 days ago
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm with a strong focus on serving the transaction, advocacy, and advisory needs of Canada's most dynamic business sectors.
Our company has one of the largest business law practices in the country, providing services to multinational, national, and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary.
Job OverviewWe are currently recruiting for a Compliance and Conflicts Counsel in our General Counsel Office Department, reporting to the General Counsel for a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will support the overall management of compliance and risk matters as well as professional responsibility obligations at the firm.
This role involves working closely with various stakeholders on issues related to client terms of engagement, errors & omissions, conflicts of interest, and ethics and professional responsibility.
Responsibilities:- Assist in drafting complex engagement letters and updating standard form templates to align with best practices.
- Review, track, and negotiate client outside counsel guidelines and retainer agreements, identifying unacceptable terms that require further negotiation.
- Liaise with the Firm's professional liability insurers to repair lawyer errors and reduce the risk of litigation against the firm.
- Work with the Records Management team to ensure proper information governance and record retention policies are in place.
- Assist lawyers in reviewing and interpreting conflicts reports and obtaining required consents.
- Develop and deliver training to lawyers and administrative professionals on ethics and professional responsibility, as well as firm policies and procedures relating to risk management.
- Negotiate and draft agreements on behalf of the firm to reduce risk and secure favourable terms.
- Collaborate with the IT Security Team to protect the firm from cyber threats and respond to client security audits.
- Support the update, development, implementation, and communication of firm policies and procedures.
- Research legal and regulatory developments and draft memoranda.
The salary for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include a fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, a business casual dress code, a hybrid work environment, and a culture of wellness that prioritizes mental and physical health.
Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility. We encourage applications from candidates who bring unique perspectives and experiences to the table.
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