Lawyer, Corporate Projects

Miller Thomson•Waterloo, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a recognized national law firm, Miller Thomson LLP supports, grows, and impacts its communities through its work, helping entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy. This role is for a Lawyer, Corporate Projects, to support the ongoing development and advancement of the firm’s corporate, M&A, and securities lawyers by designing targeted training programs focused on core legal and professional competencies. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the nature of legal work, particularly by automating tasks and workflows traditionally performed by junior lawyers, this role plays a critical part in reimagining how associates and students build the foundational skills required for long-term success. This position is responsible for developing a comprehensive corporate training curriculum, including practical skills workshops, experiential learning opportunities, and the creation of workflows and knowledge resources. The role ensures that training remains aligned with evolving client needs, market expectations, and technological advancements, equipping lawyers with the judgment, critical thinking, and value-added capabilities that AI cannot replicate.

Requirements

Law degree with a minimum of 4 years of practice experience in corporate, M&A, and securities law.
Knowledge of and practical experience with statutes and legal principles in the areas of public and private mergers and acquisitions, investment transactions, capital markets, and securities.
Knowledge of AI use within the legal industry.
Able to grasp technical subjects and learn new technologies quickly.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other legal software; required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in legal learning; an asset.
Bilingual in French and English; an asset.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director, Learning & Pro Bono, Directors, Legal Talent, Manager, Legal Talent, and practice group stakeholders to conduct a needs analysis of the corporate associates and identify program learning objectives that align with the identified skill gaps.
Assess the potential for changes in associates' work and skill level with the implementation of AI software, in collaboration with the Practice Efficiency and Innovation team.
Leverage knowledge and experience practicing law in the areas of corporate, M&A and securities; develop program scripts, storyboards, facilitator guides, and exercises in collaboration with the instructional design team.
Develop new workflows in line with the implementation of AI software within the practice.
Develop a case file for use throughout the curriculum.
Work with subject matter experts (SME’s) to obtain required documentation, content, and information that is outside of the knowledge base.
Conduct research as needed.
Deliver train-the-facilitator for instructor-led training.
Leverage project management and time management to ensure development maintains momentum and meets milestones.

Benefits

A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days
A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Flexible working options
Maternity Leave Top-up
A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan
An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options
Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family
A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being
Professional Development opportunities
Employee appreciation events
Charitable giving programs