Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is seeking an Innovation Adoption Manager, Business Services to join our Innovation team in support of the Firm’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology within our business services groups. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Firm projects related to AI and technology adoption, as well as process improvement across all of our business services functions. This includes driving the rollout of AI and other technology tools and partnering with business services teams to identify and implement solutions that improve efficiency and client service delivery.
Engaging with business services teams nationally to identify opportunities where AI could be leveraged to optimize business processes Working with business services teams to identify pain points that can be addressed through technology or process redesign Building strong relationships across business services teams, integrating AI and other technology into their day-to-day work, driving AI usage and providing substantive support on AI-related tasks Regularly evaluating the Firm’s legal technology offerings, conducting research and recommending solutions that improve collaboration and efficiency Leading change management for technology rollouts, including communications planning,
stakeholder engagement and measuring adoption success Evaluating the impact of process changes and proactively implementing strategies to minimize potential risk A background in education or technology Experience in AI adoption Two to three years of experience in technology adoption, training/instructional design or a related field, with substantive experience in business process improvements and change management Experience working with legal technology and/or in a law Firm environment is an asset A self-starter with strong instincts for driving adoption Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously A team player with the ability to support others in a team-oriented and flexible manner Fluency in both English and French would be an asset CompensationThe anticipated annual salary for the Innovation Adoption Manager, Business Services is $120,000 - $140,000.
Salary levels will be determined commensurate with internal and market equity and experience. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening, and evaluating applications. #