Communications Counsel

LAWPRO; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal organization is seeking a Communications Counsel to enhance relationships with lawyers and legal influencers. This role involves creating engaging content, presenting at events, and adapting legal materials to a less formal style. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid work environment and have opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least four years of related experience.
• Experience in civil litigation, corporate/commercial, or real estate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create presentations, articles, and videos.
• Monitor legal changes and update materials.
• Present CPD materials confidently at conferences.

Skills

Research

Writing

Presentation

Education

Licensed Lawyer in Canada

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, and videos to help lawyers avoid claims and succeed in practice.

Job specifications :

• be licensed and in good standing as a lawyer in Canada
• have at least four years’ related 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
• possess engaging presentation style to 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 communications style than most legal writing
• get details right without losing sight of the big picture
• make effective use of technology
• embrace the vision, values and goals of the company as a whole

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 the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Hybrid work options are available.