Knowledge Management & AI Securities Lawyer

Stikeman Elliott LLP, one of Canada’s pre-eminent business law firms, is seeking a technologically savvy securities lawyer to join our leading Knowledge Management & Innovation Team as an integrated member of our securities and capital markets group. The successful candidate will use their securities legal knowledge and experience combined with their keen interest in evolving technology to collaborate on a wide range of critical practice resources, contribute to thought leadership and analysis of new developments.

In addition, the successful candidate will participate in training and development initiatives and providing expertise and hands-on practice support in a range of complex securities law matters.

This is a unique and progressive opportunity for a creative thinker who is looking for an alternative career in law, enjoys private practice, is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and knowledge sharing, and is enthusiastic about opportunities driven by legal technology innovation.

Responsibilities will include

Contributing to the ongoing development and maintenance of first-class knowledge and practice resources to support our securities and capital markets practice

Staying at the forefront of legal, industry and regulatory developments, sharing key information with members of the group and contributing to thought leadership for clients

Providing legal advice and services to clients and internal legal teams on a variety of complex securities law matters

Proactively seeking opportunities for automation of legal resources and productization of workflows and providing the legal expertise to develop automated resources and apps, working in collaboration with members of our Knowledge Management & Innovation Team

Driving innovation efforts by providing input into legal technology tool selection, participating in pilots and roll outs, and supporting practicing lawyers and students in integrating tools and legal technologies into their practices

Identifying and leading initiatives for the substantive training and development of practicing lawyers in our securities and capital markets group, as well as training practicing lawyers on the use of new legal technologies in the group, and developing and implementing strategies to drive adoption

Staying abreast of new legal technologies and innovative technology solutions

Location: Toronto Office

The successful candidate will have

• a law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
• at least 5 years of securities transactional experience at a large firm;
• excellent academic credentials;
• an affinity for AI and technology combined with a keen interest in exploring, understanding and troubleshooting new tools and their applicability to a range of legal challenges;
• a breadth and depth of technical legal knowledge, excellent business judgment, strong analytical and drafting skills and ability to use logic to solve complex problems;
• demonstrated project management skills combined with excellent organizational skills and the ability to scope and rigorous attention to detail;
• the ability to manage and implement multiple projects and balance competing demands, and be self-motivated, innovative and flexible; and
• outstanding interpersonal, communication and client service skills.

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following materials

• cover letter;
• resume; and
• copies of official academic transcripts.
• Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Talent Management during the recruitment process.