Communication Counsel

Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal services seeks a Communications Counsel to enhance engagement with lawyers and legal influencers. The role involves creating compelling content, presenting at conferences, and adapting to evolving communication styles. This permanent position offers a hybrid work option and generous benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for a licensed lawyer in Ontario.

Benefits

Generous benefits and vacation package

Pension plan

Qualifications

• At least four years' experience in law.
• Experience in civil litigation, corporate/commercial, or other specified areas.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and create presentations and articles.
• Monitor legal changes and update materials.
• Present CPD materials at conferences.

Skills

Research

Writing

Presentation

Adaptability

Education

Licensed Lawyer in Ontario

Job description

We are currently seeking a Communications Counsel to join the LAWPRO Claims Prevention and Stakeholder Relations team. This is a permanent position, reporting to the Director, Communications, that presents the successful candidate with an opportunity to connect with lawyers and legal influencers across the province in a variety of areas of law.

The LAWPRO Communications Counsel will work with the Communications team to research, develop and create unique and compelling presentations, checklists, articles, videos to help lawyers avoid claims and succeed in practice.

Job Specification

• be a licensed lawyer in good standing in Ontario
• have at least four years' experience
• have experience in any one or more of the following : civil litigation, corporate / commercial, bodily injury, wills & estates, tax or real estate;
• research and write engaging articles and other resources that provide both practical and legal guidance
• take a proactive and creative approach to developing content
• monitor changes to the law and update existing materials to reflect those changes.
• confidently present CPD materials, at conferences, and in short form video presentations on legal and practical topics
• be willing to travel throughout Ontario
• be an exceptional writer of both technical and lay content
• be flexible and willing to adapt to a less formal communication style than most legal writing
• get details right without losing sight of the big picture
• enjoy working with new and evolving technologies and developing systems that improve user experience
• make effective use of technology
• embrace the vision, values and goals of the company as a whole
• Generous benefits and vacation package
• Pension plan
• Hybrid option available

Interested applicants should submit their application by April 25, 2025.

Diversity and inclusion matter at LAWPRO. If contacted for an interview, please advise if you require accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Hybrid work options are available.