Farris LLP – IT Director

Organization: Farris LLP

Farris LLP is ranked one of the leading law firms in Canada, a high -performance law firm. They serve a diverse customer base ranging from individuals to some of the largest public institutions and private companies in British Columbia and abroad. The strong regional and national presence is balanced with international practice that includes American, European, Asia and Pacific customers. In Farris, Heritage has produced a culture of success, its values ​​and expectations for people working there. Farris’s reputation depends on its ability to achieve results constantly and on lawyers who make up the company. Customers can sign results when joining Farris.

Faris is at the forefront of legal innovation. At the same time, Farris is devoted to an environment in which families, companies and society can flourish. The pro -bono work, professional development of lawyers and adherence to diversity in the workplace indicates their values ​​in the work. Farris rents the best talent, builds the most effective teams, provides the highest level of customer service, and meaningful shareholders in their communities.

Faris is more than just a leading law firm. They are committed to the societies in which they live and work. Their environment enhances multiple paths of success, independence and leadership. Their walls show a rich history, a reminder of a more difficult experience and a follow -up in the legal profession.

To find out more, please visit the Farris Llp’s Website.

Opportunity: IT Director

Providing reports to the Executive Officer, the director, who is a major member of the company’s high command team and is responsible for developing and implementing a technology strategy:

• Supports exceptional internal and external customer service.
• It is in line with the company’s work objectives.
• It enhances operational efficiency.
• It enhances the culture of response, reliability and innovation.

The manager leads all aspects of the company’s information technology function – including infrastructure, cybersecurity, innovation and user support – with a strong focus on providing pre -emptive services and response to the needs of lawyers and employees.

This role requires a visual leader and a participant who builds confidence throughout the company, expects the user’s needs, provides personal support, and moves a culture of continuous improvement and the excellence of customer service. The director guarantees that technology is not only safe and stable, but also a strategic factor for the company’s success.

Basic responsibilities

Strategy and Leadership:

• Excellent and external customer service champion;
• Expect needs and communicate effectively with stakeholders;
• Determine and processing gaps in capabilities and service;
• Developing, continuing, implementing and improving the technology strategy constantly is in line with the company’s work objectives;
• Advice management committees and technology on technology trends, risks and opportunities;
• Information Technology Management Command to determine initiatives and resource allocation effectively;
• Promote a culture of innovation, light movement, and the delivery of user -focused technology.

Technological processes:

• Supervising the infrastructure of networks, networks and systems of the company to ensure safety, reliability and expansion;
• Pay constant improvement in providing information technology services, end user support, and operating performance;
• Maintaining strong seller relationships and recommending strategies to improve value and service.

Security and risk management:

• Developing, implementing and supervising the company’s information security strategy, policies and programs to protect customer data and fixed assets;
• Ensuring compliance with the rules of professional behavior, organizational requirements and customer safety obligations;
• Leads responding to accidents and disaster recovery planning to reduce work disorder.

Application and practice support:

• Supervising the selection, implementation and management of the legal applications, including document management, practice management, time and bills.
• Ensuring high levels of adoption, training users, and technology integration in the legal and administrative workflow to enhance productivity and customer service.

Team leadership and development:

• Leading the IT team, developing the IT team to build strong technical capabilities, guiding service, and business acumen;
• The structure of the Information Technology Department with clear roles and responsibilities through infrastructure, applications, support and security;
• Promote a comprehensive, cooperative and highly performance culture.

Education, training, skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business management or relevant field; Master of Business Administration or what is equivalent is one of the assets.
• The minimum 10 years of progressive information technology leadership experience, preferably in a law firm or professional service environment;
• Success in developing and implementing information technology strategies that are in line with organizational goals showed;
• Deep knowledge of legal technology solutions and unique requirements for law firms;
• Strong experience in information security, risk management and compliance frameworks;
• The ability to lead and develop high -performance teams has proven;
• Excellent, influential communication, and skills of building relationships at all levels of the organization.

Personal competencies and characteristics

Leadership – It achieves the desired organizational results by encouraging and supporting the contribution of others in a partnership environment; A proactive and positive team player who behaves with a sense of urgency and leads to role models; It determines and continues clear goals.

responsible – It holds the self and others responsibilities; It focuses on results and measuring the achievement of results in the concentration of business.

Strategy – Develop a plan to support the organizational strategic direction. It explains the ability to translate work needs into technology solutions.

Integrity and honesty – It clarifies a firm commitment to the soul behind the basic rules and values ​​of the organization, which presents an example of professionalism and moral shell.

Impact and cooperative – He has an open and consistent approach to work with others and has strong skills in dealing with others, with the ability to build relationships, develop/maintain partnerships, and obtain an agreement of stakeholders.

Creativity and innovation – Developing new visions in situations; Traditional methods of methods; Encourage new ideas; Designs and implementation of new or advanced programs/operations.

Effective business relationships – Classs and stakeholders are treated with respect; It resolves timely conflicts, negotiates effectively, and provides effective notes to colleagues/employees.

communication – It clearly displays written and oral information; Write with clarity and purpose. It continues effectively in both positive and negative conditions; He listens well.

People Development – It enhances learning and developing others through training, performance management and guidance; He has a real desire to develop others and help them succeed; Officially and unofficially recognizes the employees and eligible colleagues.

Customer focus – He expects and attends the needs of the internal and external stakeholders in the organization; Maintains excellence in the service.

compensation:

A competitive compensation package will be provided, including an attractive salary of more than 200 thousand dollars and excellent benefits. More details will be discussed in a personal interview.

To apply, please visit us Website.

For more information, please contact:

Nick Lay or Greg Longster

Executive Research International Leaders

#1160 – 595 Hao Street,

Vancouver, BC 2T5

Phone: (604) 688-8422

Email: Connect@leadersinTote.com