Miller Thomson LLP
Lawyer, General Counsel's Office - Conflicts and Risk Management
Job Description
Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Review new clients, matters, and business opportunities to identify and help resolve potential conflicts of interest.
- Analyze legal, ethical, and risk considerations and communicate finding...