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About the Role

McMillan is seeking a Writer for a 19- to 20-month contract in their Toronto office. This specialist role within the Marketing, Brand & Communications team will support both client-facing and internal communications, translating ideas into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences. The role requires editorial judgment, audience awareness, and the ability to use AI tools effectively while maintaining accuracy and the firm's voice.

Responsibilities

Write and edit client-facing materials including practice and industry updates, client alerts, award and recognition submissions, event communications, and stakeholder updates.
Draft compelling content and campaign materials in partnership with 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.
Develop communications related to firmwide initiatives, lawyer and practice recognition, culture and engagement activities, office and policy updates, and operational priorities.
Write and support the coordination of a national internal newsletter.
Contribute to a shared communications calendar that tracks upcoming events, significant announcements, and key internal milestones.
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 workflows.
Track engagement, feedback, and recurring communications needs to inform reporting and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, English, or a related field.
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.
Working knowledge of French is an asset.
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.
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.
Reside in or around the Toronto area.
Include a cover letter and resume.

Skills

Writing
Editing
Proofreading
Content creation
Communication
AI tools
Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365
Content management systems
Analytics
Organizational skills

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Contract
Full-time

Experience Level

Specialist
Five to eight years

Education Level

Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, English, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$75,000 - $90,000 annually

Benefits

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

About the Company

Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm.
McMillan believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion are catalysts for success.
Dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
Committed to attracting and retaining the best talent.
Represents and supports communities from which it draws its members, and the communities to which it provides legal services.
Prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment.
Commits to putting best efforts forward in achieving goals.
Embraces innovation and makes strategic and thoughtful use of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI).

Equal Opportunity

McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes.
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.
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.