DIRECTOR, KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

NagataConnex; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NagataConnex in Toronto is seeking a lawyer to lead its Knowledge Management department. This hybrid role involves strategizing with the Senior Management Team to ensure legal team members are up-to-date on the latest developments in Labour and Employment law.

The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of experience from a major law firm, highlighting exceptional skills in research, organization, and writing. Join a collaborative culture that values respect and continued learning in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ Labour and Employment expertise from a major law firm or corporation.
• Ability to write articles, case summaries and draft agreements.
• Strong time management skills to juggle competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead Knowledge Management department as part of Senior Management Team.
• Ensure lawyers remain current with changes in the law through articles and presentations.
• Manage a junior KM lawyer and Library Technician.

Skills

Labour and Employment expertise

Excellent research skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Time management skills

Leadership skills

Mentoring skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Hicks Morley is Canada’s premier labour and employment law firm that exclusively represents management in all aspects of human resources law and advocacy. Established in 1972, it has expanded to more than 120 lawyers in five offices across Ontario. It has been able to achieve this status while maintaining a unique and close‑knit working environment. In all of its offices it enjoys the same culture and provides the same level of service to its clients, earning the reputation for achieving successful results through hard work, skill and integrity. Evidencing the success of this approach, it has recently been named “Boutique Law Firm of the Year” excellence awardee in the 2025 Canadian Law Awards.

Hicks is now seeking a lawyer to lead and oversee its Knowledge Management department. This individual will play a critical role as part of the Senior Management Team, strategizing with partners, taking an ownership role with the precedent system, and ensuring the lawyers remain current with changes in the law, through articles, presentations and CPD sessions. As you will be interacting and strategizing with lawyers at all levels, including senior partners, you should be a thought leader in the Labour and Employment area with the ability to identify and anticipate trends. You will have two reports, a junior KM lawyer and Library Technician, who will assist with carrying out the KM responsibilities. This hybrid role (3 days / week in the office), is located in the Toronto office and will report to the Executive Committee.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years’ Labour and Employment expertise gained from a major law firm or corporation. Excellent research, organizational and writing skills with the ability to write articles, case summaries and draft agreements will be needed to succeed in this role. Strong time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing demands will be of value. Leadership and mentoring skills will also be required to ensure effective management of your team.

This is a unique opportunity to remain in a law firm while using your Labour and Employment knowledge in a slightly different way. It will appeal to a lawyer who has an academic approach to law and a genuine interest in this area of law and continuing to learn. Hicks’ culture promotes respect and collaboration within an environment that is constantly striving to remain a leader in the market. If you are interested in applying to this position, please forward your cv and cover letter to Lorene Nagata of NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.