Edmonton, Ab General counsel Jobs – 4 Openings This Week

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Miller Thomson —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- English
- Research
- Disability insurance
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- Monday to Friday
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
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- $161,600–$197,500 a year
- Full-time
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Lawyer, General Counsel Office

Miller Thomson -
Edmonton, AB

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Bilingual
French
Law
English
Research
Analysis skills
Risk management
Computer skills
Communication skills

Full job description

As a recognized national law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy.
When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed.
Find the spark that will propel your career to new heights. Apply today to join a firm that is dedicated to you.

We are seeking a Lawyer, General Counsel Office to join our team in any of our offices!
The Lawyer, General Counsel Office is responsible for supporting the General Counsel in all aspect of risk management and the Firm's compliance policies and procedures.
In this role, the incumbent will be tasked to supporting the General Counsel in researching risk management and ethics questions, answering risk management and ethics questions from Firm members, drafting and updating Firm policies, and reviewing contracts from Firm members.

Key Responsibilities:
Risk Management

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 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.

Special Projects

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 or in-house or equivalent.
Bilingualism in English and French.
Excellent analytical and research skills and be able 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.

What we offer:
We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
Flexible working options;
Maternity Leave Top-up;
A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options;
Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family;
A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being;
Professional Development opportunities;
Employee appreciation events;
Charitable giving programs.

Who we are:
Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.
Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
This is an existing vacancy, replacing a previously filled position.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.
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.

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