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Join to apply for the Legal AI Director role at Norton Rose Fulbright 16 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Legal AI Director role at Norton Rose Fulbright Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Hybrid Schedule - please note that this position can also be filled in any of our offices across Canada You Will Be Focusing On Reporting to the Norton Rose Fulbright Canada CIO, this role sits at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation, and is responsible for driving the responsible use of AI to enhance legal decision-making, compliance, contract analysis, risk management, and operational efficiency. It will proactively and holistically advance the firms innovation strategy, enhancing legal service delivery, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and client-centric innovation. Working in close collaboration with the CIO, Canadian IT leadership team, legal professionals, business services teams, AI/Innovation leads in other NRF regions, clients, and strategic partners, the role will be responsible for: Strategic Leadership Define and execute the AI and Innovation strategy aligned with organizational goals. Serve as a thought leader on the ethical and legal implications of AI technologies. Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate AI into legal and compliance frameworks. Promote a culture of innovation, and AI awareness and literacy across all teams and departments. AI Implementation & Oversight Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of AI tools for legal use cases (e.g., contract review, e-discovery, regulatory compliance). Collaborate with IT and legal teams to ensure seamless integration of legal tech solutions. Work with technology vendors and internal teams in developing and updating extended workflows and playbooks. Maintain industry and legal sector awareness of technology innovations and recommending proactive steps to capitalize on suitable initiatives. Risk Management and Compliance Ensure that innovation initiatives comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Implement secure systems for handling sensitive legal data. Oversee AI model governance, including bias mitigation, explainability, and auditability. Develop internal policies and training programs on the responsible use of AI in legal contexts. Process Optimization Streamline legal workflows through automation and process redesign. Standardize legal service delivery models (e.g., contract lifecycle management, matter management). Identify and act on process improvement opportunities throughout Business Services. Consider opportunities for continuous improvements to reduce cost or improve efficiency. Use data analytics to identify inefficiencies and measure performance improvements. Other Maintain fiscal responsibility for the AI budget and provide KPI reports as required. Be an active member of the IT leadership team and provide support with strategy development, planning and resourcing. What You Bring To The Role 10+ years of experience in technology or operations, preferably in a large law firm or corporate legal department. Demonstrated success in leading AI, innovation or transformation initiatives to tangible results. Understanding of AI model lifecycle, data governance, and responsible AI practices, especially as they apply to legal use cases. JD or equivalent legal degree, and active membership in a Canadian law society are assets but not required. Proficiency with legal tech tools and platforms (e.g., document automation, AI, CLM) and specifically Harvey and Microsoft Copilot. Experience with design thinking, agile methodologies, or process improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) is an asset. Awareness of existing, new and emerging technologies, and processing environments. Excellent communication and creative skills. The ability to effectively present and sell concepts is critical. Exceptional stakeholder management skills. Able to expertly and confidently present innovations, ideas and proposals at senior level and communicate in an eloquent, clear and concise way to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Effective leadership skills, including soft and interpersonal skills, teamwork, facilitation and negotiation. The ability to analyse complex technology and project issues, remove blockers and support project managers in the delivery of the portfolio. Experience of delivering in a regulated sector. The ability to understand where guidelines should be modernized or challenged. Excellent knowledge of spoken and written French considered an asset. Vancouver Salary: from $150 000 ++. Salary will be discussed and negotiated during interview and could vary widely based on experience. Why Join Our Team Hybrid work environment Retirement savings plan with employer contribution Benefit premiums paid by the firm Telemedicine services Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships! Training and development programs based on your interests and needs Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us! As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential. To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need. Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further. 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