Risk Operations Specialist, General Counsel's Office

Overview Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, has an opening for a Risk Operations Specialist to join the General Counsel’s Office in Toronto. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Risk Operations Specialist provides compliance, project management and operational support to the General Counsel’s Office and related internal stakeholders. This role is responsible for coordinating internal legal and risk management projects led by the General Counsel’s Office. Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Client Engagement TermsUpdating and maintaining the General Counsel's Office's engagement terms tracking system and the Firm's database of model retainer lettersReviewing new and amended terms for negotiation and working with the Senior Counsel and Counsel to finalize terms and follow up on outstanding itemsClient QuestionnairesDrafting responses to client diligence questionnaires on the Firm's cybersecurity and regulatory compliance policies, by identifying and escalating key issues to the Senior Counsel and CounselMaintaining a database of standard responses and approved languageConflicts, Waivers and Client Due DiligenceSupporting lateral transfer conflicts processes and centralized waiver requests, including communicating with external firms, Firm lawyers and client contacts to provide departing lawyers with required client/matter informationProviding project and operational support for the Firm's client due diligence and conflicts framework, including testing new artificial intelligence integrations, tools and workflowsThird-Party Risk ManagementCoordinating initial and annual third-party evaluations and maintaining the Third-Party Register under the Firm's Third-Party Risk Management Policy and ManualProject Management and Operational SupportCoordinating and tracking risk management, compliance and policy projects for the General Counsel's Office and Information Governance team, including timelines, deliverables and status reportsTracking director and officer positions held by Firm lawyers and assisting with related reportingCoordinating the implementation and documentation of Firmwide policies, procedures and compliance training, and working with Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources and Marketing departments, as well as practice groups, as neededAdministrative and General SupportDrafting internal communications from the General Counsel's Office and supporting audits, insurance renewals and regulatory submissionsProviding vacation coverage for the Administrative Assistant, General Counsel's Office Education/Experience Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business administration, legal studies or a related fieldMinimum three to five years of related experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environmentProject management certification (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or equivalent) is considered an asset Skills/Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong attention to detailExcellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environmentExcellent ability to manage multiple competing tasks and priorities while maintaining strong customer serviceDemonstrated collaboration and teamworkDemonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional management of sensitive materials and informationExperience interacting with professionals and executives and ensuring the high level of service required for these stakeholdersStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Compensation The anticipated annual salary for the Risk Operations Specialist, General Counsel’s Office is $70,000 – $85,000. Salary levels will be determined commensurate with internal and market equity and experience. Other Relevant Application Information Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening and evaluating applications. Who We Are At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.