Lawyer, General Counsel’s office – Conflicts and Risk Management

Miller Thomson•Toronto, ON

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About The Position

As a recognized national law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy. When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed. Find the spark that will propel your career to new heights. Apply today to join a firm that is dedicated to you. The Firm General Counsel is seeking a lawyer to join the General Counsel’s Office for its Conflicts and Risk Management team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of the firm’s ethical, regulatory, and risk‑management framework. You will develop a specialized expertise that is increasingly vital to modern legal practice, while collaborating closely with partners, firm leadership, and administrative teams. This position involves discretion, independent judgment, and the opportunity to shape aspects of the firm’s risk‑management framework. Training will be provided, and you will build your expertise over time with the support of the Conflicts & Risk Management Manager and the General Counsel. This role is ideal for lawyers who are curious, analytical, and motivated by work that blends legal reasoning with ethical, regulatory, and strategic considerations. It will appeal to those who enjoy solving complex problems, working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm, and contributing to the integrity of the firm’s operations. If you are looking for a meaningful legal role that allows you to develop a specialized expertise outside traditional practice, this may be an excellent opportunity.

Requirements

Membership in good standing with a Canadian law society (required)
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities (French and English required).
A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities.
Comfort working with technology and learning new systems (experience with Intapp or Aderant is an asset).
An interest in legal ethics, professional responsibility, and the inner workings of law‑firm operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ethics and conflict clearance an asset.
Comfort working with technology and learning new systems (experience with Intapp or Aderant is an asset).

Responsibilities

Reviewing new clients, matters, and business opportunities to identify and help resolve potential conflicts of interest.
Analyzing legal, ethical, and risk considerations and communicating your findings clearly to partners and firm leadership.
Drafting or reviewing conflict‑related language, including waivers, engagement‑letter provisions, and related documentation.
Participating in the clearance of lateral hires and supporting the onboarding process from a risk‑management perspective.
Reviewing outside counsel guidelines (OCGs) and client engagement requirements.
Helping maintain and improve internal systems, records, and knowledge bases to support the firm’s risk‑management processes.
Supporting responses to RFPs and other business‑development opportunities with conflict‑related analysis.
Contributing to team training and internal policy development.
Performing other related duties as required.

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