Lawyer, General Counsel's Office - Conflicts and Risk Management

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The Firm General Counsel is seeking a lawyer to join the General Counsel’s Office for its Conflicts and Risk Management team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of the firm’s ethical, regulatory, and risk‑management framework. You will develop a specialized expertise that is increasingly vital to modern legal practice, while collaborating closely with partners, firm leadership, and administrative teams.

This position involves discretion, independent judgment, and the opportunity to shape aspects of the firm’s risk‑management framework. Training will be provided, and you will build your expertise over time with the support of the Conflicts & Risk Management Manager and the General Counsel.

This role is ideal for lawyers who are curious, analytical, and motivated by work that blends legal reasoning with ethical, regulatory, and strategic considerations. It will appeal to those who enjoy solving complex problems, working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm, and contributing to the integrity of the firm’s operations. If you are looking for a meaningful legal role that allows you to develop a specialized expertise outside traditional practice, this may be an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing new clients, matters, and business opportunities to identify and help resolve potential conflicts of interest.
• Analyzing legal, ethical, and risk considerations and communicating your findings clearly to partners and firm leadership.
• Drafting or reviewing conflict‑related language, including waivers, engagement‑letter provisions, and related documentation.
• Participating in the clearance of lateral hires and supporting the onboarding process from a risk‑management perspective.
• Reviewing outside counsel guidelines (OCGs) and client engagement requirements.
• Helping maintain and improve internal systems, records, and knowledge bases to support the firm’s risk‑management processes.
• Supporting responses to RFPs and other business‑development opportunities with conflict‑related analysis.
• Contributing to team training and internal policy development.
• Performing other related duties as required.

What you'll bring:

• Membership in good standing with a Canadian law society (required)
• Experience in ethics and conflict clearance an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities (French and English required).
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities.
• Comfort working with technology and learning new systems (experience with Intapp or Aderant is an asset).
• An interest in legal ethics, professional responsibility, and the inner workings of law‑firm operations.

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.

Compensation:

The salary will be commensurate with the incumbent's legal experience.

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.