Data Intelligence Lawyer

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Osler is hiring a Data Intelligence Lawyer to join our Legal Operations team. This role focuses on execution of Osler’s strategic data initiatives, including the firm-wide matter data management project. This is a highly collaborative role that requires the ability to work effectively in matrixed environments, build cross-functional relationships, and support change. If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive impact and insights in the business and practice of law, we would love to hear from you.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Major Responsibilities:

• Design and manage deal data extraction and analysis using AI and other technology
• Initiate and manage the end-to-end process of deal data collection through automated workflows, deal surveys, and other automation tools
• Assist in the remediation of legacy deal data, including closing books’ reviews and legal analysis of the completed transactions
• Manage internal deal data intelligence platform to gain “what’s market” insights required to support firm’s broader data initiatives
• Support the firm’s data governance leaders and work collaboratively to continuously enhance the data culture at the firm and assists with related change leadership initiatives
• Assists in the execution of practice data strategy and supports related projects, processes and initiatives

Position Requirements

Do you have what we’re looking for?

• Be called to the Ontario Bar
• Ideally have two years of post-call experience as a practicing lawyer in any common law province in Canada
• Prior transactional experience is required, ideally in M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets, and/or Lending
• Knowledge of legal technology used to support transactional teams in the legal sector

Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional level of attention to detail
• Be proficient using technology and adaptable to change
• Data-driven approach to work
• Demonstrated ability to execute legal data-driven and analytical tasks successfully
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• A self-starter with a positive and collaborative attitude

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Compensation

The range of expected compensation for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including year of call, job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.  Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

 

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