Location: Canadian Law Firm (Hybrid/Remote)

Strategic Technology Leadership

• Develop and execute the organizations 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Masters degree (MBA, Technology Management, Information Systems, or related discipline) preferred.

• 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.

Strong knowledge of:

• Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Cybersecurity frameworks and governance
• AI and Generative AI technologies
• Legal technology platforms
• Document management systems
• Contract lifecycle management solutions
• eDiscovery technologies
• Data governance and analytics
• ITIL and technology service management

• 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.