Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location:

Canadian Law Firm (Hybrid/Remote)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Technology Leadership

- Develop and execute the organization's technology strategy aligned with business objectives.

- Drive digital transformation initiatives across legal service delivery and internal operations.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on emerging technologies and innovation opportunities.

- Evaluate and implement legal technology solutions that improve efficiency, service quality, and client satisfaction.

- Build a technology roadmap supporting future growth and scalability.

Legal Technology &

- Innovation

- Lead the adoption and optimization of legal technology platforms.

- Evaluate AI-powered legal tools, document automation solutions, eDiscovery platforms, contract lifecycle management systems, and knowledge management technologies.

- Partner with legal professionals to identify opportunities for process automation.

- Drive innovation initiatives that enhance legal service delivery and operational efficiency.

- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging legal technologies.

Cybersecurity &

- Risk Management

- Establish enterprise cybersecurity strategies and governance frameworks.

- Ensure compliance with Canadian privacy regulations and data protection requirements.

- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

- Oversee vulnerability management, risk assessments, and incident response programs.

- Implement security controls to protect client and company confidential information.

Technology Operations

- Lead IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, and enterprise systems.

- Ensure high system availability, performance, and reliability.

- Oversee vendor management, software procurement, and technology contracts.





- Manage technology budgets and optimize technology investments.

- Establish service delivery standards and performance metrics.

Data &

- Analytics

- Develop enterprise data governance and management frameworks.

- Implement reporting and analytics capabilities to support business decisions.

- Leverage data insights to improve operational effectiveness and client outcomes.

- Ensure compliance with data retention and privacy requirements.

Team Leadership

- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing technology teams.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

- Establish succession planning and talent development initiatives.

- Manage performance, career development, and workforce planning.

Client &

- Stakeholder Engagement

- Collaborate with clients to understand technology needs and strategic objectives.

- Support business development and client presentations involving technology solutions.

- Act as a technology ambassador for LOD Canada.

- Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

Required Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

- Master's degree (MBA, Technology Management, Information Systems, or related discipline) preferred.

Experience

- Minimum 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience.

- Minimum 7+ years in a senior executive technology role (CTO,



CIO, VP Technology, VP Engineering, or equivalent).

- Required: Prior experience working within a law firm, legal services organization, ALSP or legal technology provider.

- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise digital transformation initiatives.

- Experience managing technology budgets exceeding CAD $5M.

- Proven success implementing cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise technology programs.

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of

- Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

- Microsoft 365 ecosystem

- Cybersecurity frameworks and governance

- Enterprise architecture

- AI and Generative AI technologies

- Legal technology platforms

- Document management systems

- Contract lifecycle management solutions
- eDiscovery technologies

- Data governance and analytics

- Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

- ITIL and technology service management

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting legal professionals and legal operations teams.

- Knowledge of Canadian legal industry requirements and regulations.

- Experience with legal practice management systems.

- Experience implementing AI solutions within legal workflows.

- Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks.

- Previous leadership experience in a multi-office or global organization.

Key Competencies

Leadership

- Executive presence

- Strategic thinking

- Change leadership

- Decision making

- Relationship management

Business Acumen

- Commercial mindset

- Financial management

- Operational excellence

- Client-centric thinking

Personal Attributes

- Innovative and forward-thinking

- Collaborative leadership style

- Strong ethical standards

- Exceptional communication skills

- Results-oriented mindset

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