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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.   Our Culture: At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.   Role Overview: Cassels is currently seeking a Conflicts Specialist to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, reporting to our General Counsel Office. This role is responsible for conducting as well as overseeing daily conflict search requests, assisting with file opening functions, and proactively managing conflicts workflows. It’s an ideal role for an individual who is an engaged team leader and excels at risk management, compliance, and client service within a fast-paced law firm setting. Success in this role will require independence and a proactive, self-motivated mindset. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound judgement, independent thinking, and the ability to be nimble and problem solve. They must be able to apply a practical and sensible approach to identifying and escalating potential risks and conflicts of interest.   The successful candidate will be responsible for: Overseeing daily conflict search requests and ensuring efficient workflow within the conflicts searching team and timely responses. Conducting conflict of interest searches using firm systems (Intapp Conflicts) and internal/external databases. Constructing search parameters and rules parameters for more efficient searching. Escalating conflict reports for review by the General Counsel’s Office where appropriate. Establishing and maintaining ethical screens/confidentiality walls when required. Responding to internal inquiries related to conflicts, file opening, and risk protocols. Ensuring compliance with internal policies, professional conduct rules, and regulatory obligations. Opening and maintaining client files.   The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills: Post-secondary diploma or equivalent experience in a legal, accounting, or professional services environment. 1–3 years of relevant experience in a conflicts, intake, risk management, and/or project management role (legal industry experience preferred). Experience with systems such as Intapp Conflicts and Intapp Intake considered an asset. Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills. Independent worker with sound judgment and ability to problem solve. High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working under pressure. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.   Employment Type : Permanent, Full-Time (This role is open to candidates from Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver)   Hours of Work: Weekdays: Toronto: 1:00PM - 9:00PM EST Calgary: 11:00AM - 7:00PM MST / Vancouver: 10:00AM - 6:00PM PST   Weekends rotating on-call schedule   Salary Range: $65,000 – $70,000   What we offer: Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care. Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture. A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis. A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year. A business casual dress code (client/day specific). Employee referral bonus. A hybrid work environment.   Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs.   We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for an impactful Legal Operations Specialist to join our expanding Legal Operations Team! The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, detail oriented, proactive, and able to juggle competing priorities with a collaborative and transparent approach. This is a generalist role focusing on all Legal Team functional groups with a wide range of responsibilities. Some key areas include: Process improvement and creation, cross-functional engagement, Litigation, ediscovery, outside counsel and vendor management, project management, identifying and implementing departmental initiatives focused on managing costs and maximizing efficiencies. This position reports to the Head of Legal Operations. Responsibilities: Collaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to improve operational processes Assist with implementing supporting programs, processes, and tools to improve workflows, and codifying processes though playbooks and intake templates Develop, implement, and iterate on appropriate metrics and benchmarking through data analytics to measure the Legal team's performance and efficiency Assist with managing outside counsel and vendor relationships, including engagement agreements, associated budgets, timekeeper management, compliance with billing guidelines, and related internal and external communications Partner closely with our Legal Operations e-Billing Lead to provide support on e-Billing and matter management, including platform efficiencies and optimizations Assist with responding to and managing e-billing inquiries Manage and improve personnel management processes, such as new hire onboarding process, materials, and associated training to realize organizational efficiencies Experience: A bachelor's degree or higher, preferred At least 2+ years legal operations experience in an in-house legal department, law firm, or both Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business at all levels Understanding of financial management principles Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset with process improvement experience Litigation experience Strong business partnering skills with a commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and transparency Proactive entrepreneurial approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues and developing solutions Sense of ownership and exceptional follow through skills are absolutely essential Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously Comfortable facing new challenges and changes in direction; flexibility in embracing frequent change Experience and proficiency with Onit, Legal Tracker, Ironclad, Evisort, Tonkean, or equivalent tools, and Google Suite, a plus Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits Mental health benefits Family building benefits Child care and pet benefits Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account RRSP plan to help save for your future In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible. Subsidized commuter benefits Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request. Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $64,000 - $80,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.