Lyft
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
We are looking for an impactful Legal Operations Specialist to join our expanding Legal Operations Team! The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, detail oriented, proactive, and able to juggle competing priorities with a collaborative and transparent approach. This is a generalist role focusing on all Legal Team functional groups with a wide range of responsibilities. Some key areas include: Process improvement and creation, cross-functional engagement, Litigation, ediscovery, outside counsel and vendor management, project management, identifying and implementing departmental initiatives focused on managing costs and maximizing efficiencies. This position reports to the Head of Legal Operations.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to improve operational processes
Assist with implementing supporting programs, processes, and tools to improve workflows, and codifying processes though playbooks and intake templates
Develop, implement, and iterate on appropriate metrics and benchmarking through data analytics to measure the Legal team's performance and efficiency
Assist with managing outside counsel and vendor relationships, including engagement agreements, associated budgets, timekeeper management, compliance with billing guidelines, and related internal and external communications
Partner closely with our Legal Operations e-Billing Lead to provide support on e-Billing and matter management, including platform efficiencies and optimizations
Assist with responding to and managing e-billing inquiries
Manage and improve personnel management processes, such as new hire onboarding process, materials, and associated training to realize organizational efficiencies
Experience:
A bachelor's degree or higher, preferred
At least 2+ years legal operations experience in an in-house legal department, law firm, or both
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business at all levels
Understanding of financial management principles
Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset with process improvement experience
Litigation experience
Strong business partnering skills with a commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and transparency
Proactive entrepreneurial approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues and developing solutions
Sense of ownership and exceptional follow through skills are absolutely essential
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Comfortable facing new challenges and changes in direction; flexibility in embracing frequent change
Experience and proficiency with Onit, Legal Tracker, Ironclad, Evisort, Tonkean, or equivalent tools, and Google Suite, a plus
Benefits:
Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care and pet benefits
Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
RRSP plan to help save for your future
In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service
Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
Subsidized commuter benefits
Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $64,000 - $80,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
We are looking for an impactful Legal Operations Specialist to join our expanding Legal Operations Team! The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, detail oriented, proactive, and able to juggle competing priorities with a collaborative and transparent approach. This is a generalist role focusing on all Legal Team functional groups with a wide range of responsibilities. Some key areas include: Process improvement and creation, cross-functional engagement, Litigation, ediscovery, outside counsel and vendor management, project management, identifying and implementing departmental initiatives focused on managing costs and maximizing efficiencies. This position reports to the Head of Legal Operations.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to improve operational processes
Assist with implementing supporting programs, processes, and tools to improve workflows, and codifying processes though playbooks and intake templates
Develop, implement, and iterate on appropriate metrics and benchmarking through data analytics to measure the Legal team's performance and efficiency
Assist with managing outside counsel and vendor relationships, including engagement agreements, associated budgets, timekeeper management, compliance with billing guidelines, and related internal and external communications
Partner closely with our Legal Operations e-Billing Lead to provide support on e-Billing and matter management, including platform efficiencies and optimizations
Assist with responding to and managing e-billing inquiries
Manage and improve personnel management processes, such as new hire onboarding process, materials, and associated training to realize organizational efficiencies
Experience:
A bachelor's degree or higher, preferred
At least 2+ years legal operations experience in an in-house legal department, law firm, or both
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business at all levels
Understanding of financial management principles
Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset with process improvement experience
Litigation experience
Strong business partnering skills with a commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and transparency
Proactive entrepreneurial approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues and developing solutions
Sense of ownership and exceptional follow through skills are absolutely essential
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Comfortable facing new challenges and changes in direction; flexibility in embracing frequent change
Experience and proficiency with Onit, Legal Tracker, Ironclad, Evisort, Tonkean, or equivalent tools, and Google Suite, a plus
Benefits:
Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care and pet benefits
Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
RRSP plan to help save for your future
In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service
Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
Subsidized commuter benefits
Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $64,000 - $80,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Toronto Metropolitan At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do. TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada. In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter . Office of the General Counsel and Board Secretariat (GCBS) The Office of the General Counsel and Board Secretariat (GCBS) is responsible for providing strategic legal, compliance, privacy and risk advice, facilitating sound decision-making and processes, and enabling the University to carry out its academic mission in accordance with the University’s legal, governance and regulatory responsibilities. GCBS has responsibility for key University legal, governance and risk functions including legal services, privacy, access to information, compliance, enterprise risk management, insurance, and facilitation and coordination for the University’s Board of Governors. The Opportunity Reporting to the General Counsel, Secretary of the Board of Governors, and Chief Privacy Officer, the Legal Counsel will provide legal services to the University related to administrative law, litigation, human rights, labour / employment, privacy / access and policy, arising from the business of the University. The successful incumbent will provide advice to senior leaders, faculties, schools and administrative units in support of strategic and operational decisions, conduct legal analysis and research, draft pleadings and other documents, and advise on risks and liabilities in matters relating to students, trainees, faculty and staff in a timely and effective manner. Key Responsibilities
Provides legal advice regarding potential or actual litigation involving University interests, including internal tribunal matters (i.e. student conduct, academic appeals), external tribunals (i.e. human rights applications), and courts.
Drafts, reviews and revises a range of documents to represent the University, including pleadings, submissions to regulatory bodies, settlement documents, letters to complainants/applicants/plaintiffs or their counsel.
Advises on administrative law principles, and supports the investigation processes under University policies and applicable legislation.
In consultation with the General Counsel/Chief Privacy Officer, provides legal advice on privacy and FIPPA-related matters, including submissions to and appeals before the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
Provides legal advice and opinions on labour and employment matters at the University, including workplace accommodation, occupational health and safety, faculty hiring/ employment, employment contracts and collective agreement interpretation.
Researches, identifies, and provides updates on case law, legislative requirements and legal trends affecting the University, including, drafting memoranda for senior University leadership.
Participates in the development of precedents, workflow practices, and processes for routine matters and key legal operations.
Qualifications
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D) or equivalent law degree is required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law in a law firm or in-house or government legal department setting, including at least two (2) years’ prior experience in administrative law, litigation or litigation management.
Prior experience in labour / employment law, human rights, insurance and privacy/access would be an asset.
Must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
Strong ability and experience in drafting accurate, complete and persuasive legal documents such as pleadings, legal responses, memoranda and correspondence.
Knowledge of legislation relevant to the post-secondary education sector and broader public sector is preferred.
Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail, judgment and decision making skills.
Solid organizational skills, including time management to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Sound judgement, including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential manners with tact.
Exceptional customer service skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information (MAC) Position Number(s) 20001993 Reports To Associate/Assistant General Counsel Department Office of the General Counsel Vacancy Type FTCE Employee Group MAC Work Location Hybrid (3 days in-person/on-campus and remaining days remote), based on operational requirements and subject to change Start Date ASAP End Date N/A Hours of Work 36.25 Grade D62 Salary Scale $106,21- $169,666 Hiring Salary Range $124,146 - $137,940 TA Specialist Laurie Shemavonian Posting Date October 21, 2024 Application Close Date November 15, 2024
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
About Toronto Metropolitan At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do. TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada. In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter . Office of the General Counsel and Board Secretariat (GCBS) The Office of the General Counsel and Board Secretariat (GCBS) is responsible for providing strategic legal, compliance, privacy and risk advice, facilitating sound decision-making and processes, and enabling the University to carry out its academic mission in accordance with the University’s legal, governance and regulatory responsibilities. GCBS has responsibility for key University legal, governance and risk functions including legal services, privacy, access to information, compliance, enterprise risk management, insurance, and facilitation and coordination for the University’s Board of Governors. The Opportunity Reporting to the General Counsel, Secretary of the Board of Governors, and Chief Privacy Officer, the Legal Counsel will provide legal services to the University related to administrative law, litigation, human rights, labour / employment, privacy / access and policy, arising from the business of the University. The successful incumbent will provide advice to senior leaders, faculties, schools and administrative units in support of strategic and operational decisions, conduct legal analysis and research, draft pleadings and other documents, and advise on risks and liabilities in matters relating to students, trainees, faculty and staff in a timely and effective manner. Key Responsibilities
Provides legal advice regarding potential or actual litigation involving University interests, including internal tribunal matters (i.e. student conduct, academic appeals), external tribunals (i.e. human rights applications), and courts.
Drafts, reviews and revises a range of documents to represent the University, including pleadings, submissions to regulatory bodies, settlement documents, letters to complainants/applicants/plaintiffs or their counsel.
Advises on administrative law principles, and supports the investigation processes under University policies and applicable legislation.
In consultation with the General Counsel/Chief Privacy Officer, provides legal advice on privacy and FIPPA-related matters, including submissions to and appeals before the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
Provides legal advice and opinions on labour and employment matters at the University, including workplace accommodation, occupational health and safety, faculty hiring/ employment, employment contracts and collective agreement interpretation.
Researches, identifies, and provides updates on case law, legislative requirements and legal trends affecting the University, including, drafting memoranda for senior University leadership.
Participates in the development of precedents, workflow practices, and processes for routine matters and key legal operations.
Qualifications
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D) or equivalent law degree is required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law in a law firm or in-house or government legal department setting, including at least two (2) years’ prior experience in administrative law, litigation or litigation management.
Prior experience in labour / employment law, human rights, insurance and privacy/access would be an asset.
Must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
Strong ability and experience in drafting accurate, complete and persuasive legal documents such as pleadings, legal responses, memoranda and correspondence.
Knowledge of legislation relevant to the post-secondary education sector and broader public sector is preferred.
Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail, judgment and decision making skills.
Solid organizational skills, including time management to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Sound judgement, including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential manners with tact.
Exceptional customer service skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information (MAC) Position Number(s) 20001993 Reports To Associate/Assistant General Counsel Department Office of the General Counsel Vacancy Type FTCE Employee Group MAC Work Location Hybrid (3 days in-person/on-campus and remaining days remote), based on operational requirements and subject to change Start Date ASAP End Date N/A Hours of Work 36.25 Grade D62 Salary Scale $106,21- $169,666 Hiring Salary Range $124,146 - $137,940 TA Specialist Laurie Shemavonian Posting Date October 21, 2024 Application Close Date November 15, 2024
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
