Writer - 20 month Contract

Mcmillan-LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan LLP, Canada's leading Business Law firm, is seeking a Writer to join our Toronto office on a 19- to 20-month contract within the Marketing, Brand & Communications team. The Writer will translate ideas into clear, compelling content for clients, prospects, lawyers and staff, maintaining McMillan's voice across audiences.

The role focuses on external and internal communications, requiring editorial judgment, audience awareness, and thoughtful use of approved AI tools to support research,

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, English, or a related field with five to eight years of experience.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services is an asset; working knowledge of French is a plus.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading; ability to adjust tone, structure and level of detail for different audiences.
• Extensive experience writing for corporate channels such as email news, leadership communications, intranets, websites, newsletters, announcements and stakeholder updates.
• Demonstrated ability to produce client-centric, commercially grounded external communications—writing that is clear, engaging and reflective of the business context.
• Good judgment, discretion and professionalism when handling confidential, sensitive or time-sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, requests and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit client-facing materials including practice and industry updates, client alerts, award and recognition submissions, event communications and stakeholder updates, adapting tone and structure to suit different audiences and channels.
• Draft compelling content and campaign materials in partnership with the business development, digital and social media teams.
• Prepare supporting materials such as communications plans, message maps, briefing notes and web copy for firm initiatives and external opportunities.
• Collaborate with creative services, social media, digital, business development and operations colleagues to deliver accurate, brand-aligned communications on time.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the firm's markets, clients and competitive positioning, ensuring external content reflects that context.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Time management

Communication

French

Education

Communications/Journalism/English degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Analytics tools

CMS

AI tools

Job description

Would you like to be a part of Canada's leading and progressive Business Law firm?

McMillan is looking for a Writer to join our Toronto office on a 19- to 20-month contract. This is a specialist-level role sitting within the Marketing, Brand & Communications team, supporting both client-facing communications and internal firm communications under the leadership of the Associate Director, Communications.

The Writer will be a skilled communicator who understands how to translate ideas into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences — from clients and prospects to lawyers, business professionals, firm alumni and recruits. They will bring editorial judgment, an understanding of audience and tone, and the ability to use approved AI tools thoughtfully to support research, drafting and editing while maintaining accuracy, quality and McMillan's voice. They will also be able to work effectively across a fast-moving professional services environment.

What You'll Do

External Communications

The majority of your focus will be devoted to external-facing content. You will produce writing that reflects a strong understanding of the firm's business , clients and markets — content that is client-centric, commercially aware, succinct and engaging. Specifically, you will:

• Write and edit client-facing materials including practice and industry updates, client alerts, award and recognition submissions, event communications and stakeholder updates, adapting tone and structure to suit different audiences and channels.
• Draft compelling content and campaign materials in partnership with the business development, digital and social media teams.
• Prepare supporting materials such as communications plans, message maps, briefing notes and web copy for firm initiatives and external opportunities.
• Collaborate with creative services, social media, digital, business development and operations colleagues to deliver accurate, brand-aligned communications on time.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the firm's markets, clients and competitive positioning, ensuring external content reflects that context.

Internal Communications

In this role, you will also support a focused and well-coordinated internal communications function, helping ensure firmwide information is shared clearly, consistently and on a timely basis. This will include:

• Developing communications related to firmwide initiatives, lawyer and practice recognition, culture and engagement activities, office and policy updates and operational priorities.
• Writing and supporting the coordination of a national internal newsletter that enables all teams to share information broadly and consistently across offices.
• Contributing to a shared communications calendar that tracks upcoming events, significant announcements and key internal milestones.

Editorial and Workflow Support

• Work with internal stakeholders to gather information and confirm objectives, audiences, key messages, timing, approvals and distribution channels.
• Review and edit materials for clarity, tone, grammar, structure, accuracy, accessibility and alignment with McMillan's voice and standards.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, communications calendars, internal email tools, analytics, content management systems and approved AI tools to support drafting, editing, research and content development workflows.
• Track engagement, feedback and recurring communications needs to inform reporting and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, English, or a related field, with five to eight years of experience in corporate, internal, external or employee communications.
• Experience working in a law firm or other professional services environment is an asset, as is working knowledge of French.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adjust tone, structure and level of detail for different audiences.
• Extensive experience writing for corporate channels such as email news, leadership communications, intranets, websites, newsletters, announcements and stakeholder updates.
• Demonstrated ability to produce client‑centric, commercially grounded external communications — writing that is clear, engaging and reflective of the business context.
• Good judgment, discretion and professionalism when working with confidential, sensitive or time‑sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, requests and deadlines.

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually

At the heart of our commitment to being a first-mover on important issues, McMillan believes that equity, diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success. By embracing our differences, we create an inclusive culture that enriches our collective knowledge, broadens our perspectives, and propels us forward. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, knowing it is through our individual experiences that we can all come together to truly make a positive impact in our firm, for our clients, within our communities, and beyond.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!

Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let's work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.

McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.662.4624 to submit your accommodation request.

McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm.

At McMillan, we embrace innovation and make strategic and thoughtful use of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). However, our recruitment process remains deeply human-centric. We do not use AI to screen resumes or select candidates. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, and hiring decisions are made through collaborative evaluation and interviews.