Legal Content Editor

McInnes Cooper; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Halifax is seeking a Legal Content Editor to join their Marketing and Business Development team. In this full-time role, you will coordinate and develop legal publications, support business development presentations, and lead training courses. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field, exceptional writing skills, and experience in a corporate environment. If you're looking for a vibrant, team-based culture, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Firm-paid health and dental benefits

Commuting allowance

Health spending account

Personal spending account (wellness benefit)

Qualifications

• 3 years related marketing experience in a corporate setting preferably a professional services environment.
• Exceptional technology skills with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production and distribution of publications.
• Maintain an editorial calendar for publications.
• Develop content, assign authorship, and edit legal publication content.
• Support the creation and delivery of legal training for clients.

Skills

Bilingual English-French

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Highly detail oriented

Legal Writing

Adaptable and Flexible

Positive Can-do Attitude

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Public Relations

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Opportunity

Are you looking for new and exciting opportunity Do you excel in providing exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced innovative and collaborative team environment in which you learn every day

McInnes Cooper is seeking a positive and forward-thinking Legal Content Editor to join our Marketing and Business Development team for a full-time permanent opportunity. This position can be based in any of our seven office locations in Atlantic Canada. Our new team member will develop implement and manage a firm-wide legal publications program and support the delivery of both billable training and non-billable business development presentations to firm clients and prospects. Additionally this role will lead and develop training courses and packaged services as part of MC.

Responsibilities

• Proactively coordinating the production and distribution of all McInnes Cooper authored publications.
• Maintain an editorial calendar for publications including legal updates legislative developments and legal trends.
• Seek opportunities for securing publication opportunities in targeted publications.
• Develop content assign authorship and review and edit all legal publication content.
• Proactively support the creation business development presentations :
• Proactively support the creation & delivery of McInnes Cooper delivered legal training for clients.
• Regularly report on data analytics related to legal content.
• Regularly monitor and share intelligence about the legal market and legal outlook with an eye for opportunities to enhance content delivery and improve the marketing and business development teams knowledgebase.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set :

• Undergraduate degree in Business Marketing Communications Journalism or Public Relations from a recognized institution;
• A Law degree would be considered a strong asset;
• 3 years related marketing experience in a corporate setting preferably a professional services environment;
• Exceptional technology skills with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and a genuine interest in keeping up to date with the newest technology;
• Demonstrated writing abilities;
• Excel in a demanding fast-paced team environment be highly detail-oriented and flexible to changing priorities;
• A positive attitude and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment; and
• Bilingualism (fluent in English and French) would be a considered a strong asset.

Our team members have access to :

• Defined-benefit pension plan;
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
• Commuting allowance;
• Health spending account;
• Personal spending account (wellness benefit);
• Time for you :
• Our Team - we cant say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative collegial respectful and caring team; and
• The opportunity to participate in a variety of committees including Collective Social Responsibility Wellness Diversity Equity & Inclusion Special Events and so many more!

Including vacation personal and sick days.

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible Indigenous persons with disabilities women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.

As part of the recruitment process MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us please contact Alana Burgess at emailprotected or 902.455.8260.

Core Skills

Adaptable and Flexible Bilingual English-French Collaborative Work Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Highly detail oriented Legal Writing Positive Can-do Attitude Thrive in A Fast-paced Environment

A little bit about us

McInnes Cooper

About MC

McInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm and member of Lex Mundi the worlds leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad the firm has continued to thrive for over 160 years through its relentless focus on client success talent engagement and innovation.

Our People

At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values respects and supports different perspectives cultures and experiences.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.

Collective Social Responsibility

We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support and our people give generously of their skills and effort.

Pro Bono Legal Services

Through our Pro Bono Program we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.

Environmental Stewardship

Like any large organization our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.

Key Skills

• Income Tax
• General Maintenance
• Content Writing
• Flash
• Application Programming

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1