Lawyer, General Counsel Office (Edmonton)

Lawyer, General Counsel Office

We are seeking a Lawyer, General Counsel Office to join our team in any of our offices. The role supports the General Counsel in all aspects of risk management and the firm’s compliance policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel in duties related to compliance, ethics and regulatory issues.
• Support the General Counsel in the updating of risk‑related policies.
• Along with the General Counsel, provide legal advice to the management and leadership of the firm.
• Provide professional development training on risk management.
• Review and provide comments on the firm’s contracts with vendors.
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda relating to professional responsibility and risk management.
• Answer ethics and risk management questions from firm members.
• Other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Licensed LLB / JD and in good standing.
• 5+ years relevant experience in a risk management role at a large law firm, in‑house, or equivalent.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Excellent analytical and research skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Substantive working knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Working understanding of large law firm processes and procedures, as well as general familiarity with the various practice areas of the firm.
• Effective time management and the ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with legal research and writing.
• Familiarity with business organizational/governance/ownership models, structures and interrelationships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision care, employee assistance program, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, 3+ weeks vacation and 10 personal days.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Flexible working options.
• Maternity leave top‑up.
• Firm‑matching group retirement savings plan.
• Individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options.
• Wellness spending account to foster employee well‑being.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Charitable giving programs.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.