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Knowledge and Practice Innovation Lawyer 12-month Contract Position (Parental Leave Replacement) Capital Market and Mergers & Acquisitions Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP is seeking an experienced lawyer for a 12month contract, replacing a parent on leave. The role is an integrated member of the Capital Market and Mergers & Acquisitions (CMMA) practice, focusing on corporate finance and public M&A. The successful candidate will contribute to the knowledge management plan of the firmwide CMMA group and support practice innovation initiatives. Responsibilities Create, standardize, update and maintain model documents, precedents, checklists, data points, toolkits, and other substantive content related to corporate finance and public M&A. Monitor and stay at the forefront of important industry and regulatory developments, sharing key information with members of the practice group and serving as a source of legal, market and practical expertise. Contribute to the practice group use of automation, productized services, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Ensure that the knowledge and practice resources are leveraged by the practice group and are organized and easily accessible through the Firm''''s Knowledge Bank and other content sharing platforms. Collaborate with other members of the Knowledge and Practice Innovation Team to facilitate the sharing of best practices. Required Experience Minimum of 5 years of clientfacing legal experience as a corporate lawyer with experience practicing in the capital markets area within a leading firm, representing Canadian public companies. Deep knowledge of corporate finance, capital markets and public M&A law, regulation, market practice and documentation. Excellent academic credentials. Strong technical legal, analytical, drafting and communication skills combined with excellent organizational skills, and rigorous attention to detail. Fluency in both English and French would be an asset. An affinity for technology and the ability to use logic to solve complex problems, with an interest in understanding and applying technical solutions to standardize legal processes. Excellent project management skills, the ability to balance competing demands, demonstrated good business judgment and experience working efficiently and collaboratively with crossfunctional and multilocation teams. Curiosity and a growth mindset, with a strong interest in evolving best practices in legal and knowledge industries. Required Education J.D. or equivalent. Reporting & Location The candidate will report to the heads of the Practice Group and the firmwide Partner, Knowledge and Practice Innovation. Must be in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario or Quebec, and be based in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver. Please attach a cover letter, resume and law school transcripts to: Andrea Alliston Partner, Knowledge and Practice Innovation Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP 333 Bay Street, Suite 2400 P.O. Box 20 Toronto, Ontario M5H 2T6 Please note that we appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr