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Legal Applications Analyst

Calgary, AB, CA Toronto, ON, CA Vancouver, British Columbia, CA Edmonton, AB, CA Ottawa, ON, CA Montreal, Quebec, CA

May 28, 2026

Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a Firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026). Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2026).

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada’s Global Law Firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

ROLE

The Legal Applications Analyst provides advanced technical support for a portfolio of legal applications, for example: matter and transaction management, document automation, contract lifecycle management, legal AI tools, workflow enablement, and electronic signature solutions. The role ensures these applications operate reliably, remain current, and meet functional and security standards.

The role also supports evaluation and onboarding of new application capabilities, including technical due diligence and vendor engagement.

The analyst works closely with the Knowledge and Legal Operations teams to configure and enhance applications in support of the firm’s user community and legal/business processes.

From time to time, the role may also provide secondary support for additional applications as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains day-to-day operations of assigned applications.
• Configures applications to operate optimally in alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Provides advanced technical support (Level 2 and 3) by responding in a timely manner to escalated incidents and service requests.
• Performs technical implementations and onboarding of new applications
• Performs ongoing technical maintenance (for example, certificate updates).
• Performs technical due diligence when evaluating new applications or enhancements (for example, architecture, security, integration, and operational fit).
• Engages with internal stakeholders (for example, Risk, Privacy, and Commercial teams) and vendors to support the evaluation and onboarding of new tools.
• Maintains accurate application and service records within the service catalog.
• Assists with usage monitoring and license tracking in line with applicable agreements.
• Assists with vendor management activities (support, procurement, renewals, and relationship management).
• Ensures required security features and configuration standards are implemented and maintained.
• Provides feedback and input related to functional support and training as required.
• Monitors the legal technology landscape for emerging trends and developments.
• Follows Business Technology change management and incident management processes.
• Produces and maintains procedural and technical documentation.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Written and verbal French communication skills an asset.
• Highly self-motivated and disciplined, with a methodical approach and strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, consistency, and quality.
• Demonstrated customer/client-facing skills.
• Able to interact positively and professionally at all levels within the firm.
• Able to understand business needs and translate them into appropriate technical solutions.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be proactive, anticipating needs where possible.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think creatively.
• Understands the importance of documentation and well-defined procedures.
• Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and ensure complete follow-through on operational issues.
• Continuously evaluates new technologies available in the market.
• Responds to pressure calmly and recovers quickly from setbacks.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in computer science preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred: minimum of three (3) years of practical experience working in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Proven advanced support experience with legal applications such as: matter and transaction management, document automation, contract lifecycle management, legal AI tools, workflow enablement, and electronic signature solutions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This role is a new position.

The target salary range for this position is $90,000 – $100,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market. We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs—such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives—are designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 16 consecutive years (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

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