Miller Thomson LLP

At Miller Thomson LLP , we help entrepreneurs, businesses, and professionals build and shape the Canadian economy. As one of Canada’s leading national business law firms, we are committed to delivering practical legal solutions while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and people-first culture. We are currently seeking a Lawyer, General Counsel Office to join our team in any of our Canadian offices. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced legal professional with expertise in risk management, legal ethics, compliance, governance, and professional responsibility to play a key role supporting a dynamic national law firm. About the Role Reporting to the General Counsel, you will assist with the Firm’s risk management, compliance, ethics, and regulatory initiatives. You will work closely with firm leadership and legal professionals across multiple practice groups to support policies, governance, professional standards, and operational risk management. Key Responsibilities Risk Management & Compliance Support the General Counsel on legal ethics, compliance, and regulatory matters Research and analyze professional responsibility and risk management issues Draft, review, and update internal policies and procedures Respond to ethics and risk management inquiries from Firm members Review and provide comments on vendor and commercial agreements Assist with governance, compliance, and legal operational initiatives Deliver internal professional development and risk management training Provide legal guidance to Firm leadership on regulatory and professional responsibility matters Additional Responsibilities Support special projects and strategic initiatives as required Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: LLB or JD and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society 5+ years of experience in legal risk management, compliance, professional responsibility, or in-house counsel roles Strong knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct Experience within a large law firm or sophisticated corporate legal environment Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills Strong judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and efficiently Familiarity with governance structures, organizational models, and legal operations Bilingualism in English and French is considered a strong asset Why Join Miller Thomson? We offer competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a flexible, supportive workplace culture focused on employee well-being and career development. Our Total Rewards package includes: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Group retirement savings plan with Firm matching TFSA investment options Wellness spending account Employee Assistance Program Flexible work arrangements Generous vacation and personal days Maternity leave top-up Professional development programs Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture Community and charitable engagement initiatives About Miller Thomson Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with offices across the country. Our reputation is built on practical legal advice, exceptional client service, and a strong commitment to our people and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and professional excellence. Apply today and build your future with a leading Canadian law firm dedicated to your success.  

As a recognized national business 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.   Our Business Law Group is seeking an energetic, team-oriented, and entrepreneurial Mid-Level Associate to join the Corporate M&A team in our Vaughan office.   Miller Thomson’s Corporate M&A team consists of lawyers in our 10 offices across the country, including in Canada’s main business centres. Our lawyers focus on providing high-quality legal and strategic advice to a broad spectrum of clients in a range of industries, including technology, life sciences, mining, oil & gas, industrials and real estate. We focus on getting deals done in a timely, responsive and effective way and pride ourselves on meeting our clients’ needs.   Our multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary team provides high-quality legal and strategic advice in the complex area of both public and private M&A, including privately negotiated purchases of shares or assets, as well as public company mergers and acquisitions completed by way of take-over bids, amalgamations and plans of arrangement. We act for major domestic and international corporations as well as entrepreneurs and emerging companies, financial institutions, governmental entities, public companies, privately held companies, private equity firms, controlling shareholders, management buy-out groups, boards of directors and special committees.   The successful candidate will have:   4-7 years of experience at a large or mid-size firm with a broad range of Corporate and M&A matters, A license to practice law in Ontario, Proven client management skills, Strong analytical, communication and drafting skills, Genuine interest in, or connection to, the Vaughan community; whether through prior professional experience, community involvement, or a strong commitment to building their career in the Vaughan area, and An entrepreneurial attitude.   Interested candidates with a desire to work with a national team, participate in complex files and develop their own practice should apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume.   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.   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.