Program Lawyer

York University; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Program Lawyer to develop and implement innovative continuing legal education programs. The ideal candidate should have a legal background, experience in program management, and skills in market research and communication. This role offers the opportunity to enhance legal education offerings aimed at local and international participants.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in law practice or equivalent law-related work experience.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles for effective programs.
• Understanding of marketing strategies to attract participants.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal education conferences and programs.
• Conduct market research for program needs and preferences.
• Coordinate program delivery and recruit speakers/instructors.

Skills

Market research

Project management

Networking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Education

Canadian Bachelor of Law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Purpose :

Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD) is a revenue-generating professional education branch of Osgoode Hall Law School, operating within a highly competitive commercial market for professional and executive continuing education. OsgoodePD offers degree and non-degree programs to both local and international students. Offerings include full-time and part-time graduate degree LLMs, non-degree certificates, seminars and skills workshops, summer school and bridging programs, webinars, and custom training for corporations and government. Staff and programs are located at both the York University campus and OsgoodePD's downtown Toronto office. The Program Lawyer is responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge conferences and certificate programs for OsgoodePD's non-degree Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program. The incumbent will plan a required number of days of continuing legal education programming annually in accordance with an approved schedule, including conducting program market research, drafting marketing communications, recruiting speakers and / or instructors, and coordinating the delivery of the program.

Education :

Canadian Bachelor of Law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), or successful completion of the National Committee of Accreditation (NCA) requirements, along with admission to the Bar in a Canadian Province.

Experience :

Three years' experience in law practice, equivalent law-related work experience or legal education.

Knowledge :

Deep understanding of various legal fields and current legal trends to ensure that programs and content are relevant and up to date.

Knowledge of instructional design principles to create engaging and effective educational programs.

Understanding of marketing strategies to effectively promote Continuing Legal Education programs and attract participants.

Familiarity with Continuing Legal Education requirements and regulations across different jurisdictions.

Skills :

Ability to conduct market research to identify the needs and preferences of the target audience.

Effective project management skills to plan, organize, structure and manage multiple tasks and deadlines to ensure smooth program execution.

Effective networking skills to collaborate with legal professionals, speakers and instructors for programs.

Effective written and verbal communication skills to draft marketing materials, program content and to respond to inquiries.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Effective business judgement on the financial viability of potential programs and the ability to maximize the financial return of programs.

Effective customer service skills and tact in interactions with instructors, registrants, administrative and support staff.