Writer/Editor (Contract ending July 2025)

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.

S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas.

Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path.

The Writer / Editor, reporting to the Senior Manager, Content Marketing, will be responsible for developing and editing content to support Osler’s marketing and communication objectives.

This position will work closely with the various practice groups to edit and develop content that promotes the Firm's expertise online and in print.

The role is also responsible for writing general content for osler.com as well as other client focused materials.

Major Responsibilities

Managing new content postings on osler.com work directly with law firm partners to edit and publish long-form thought leadership articles and blog posts, as well as distribute content updates to clients and internal stakeholders.

The position is best suited to someone with experience working to deadline.

• Editing and / or writing event invitations, social media copy, practice newsletters, brochures, expertise pages and other web content
• Working directly with practice groups or business development leads
• Liaising with the translation department for French language content
• Proofreading for accuracy and in accordance with Osler’s writing style guidelines
• Maintaining records and files of work and revisions
• Ensuring proper tagging and cross-promotion of content on osler.com
• Posting content to osler.com using WordPress
• Reviewing website content on regular basis to ensure information is current

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires a university degree in Communications, Journalism or English, plus a minimum of three years’ related copy editing and content creation experience, preferably in a professional services firm, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to manage a high volume of work and effectively prioritize and keep stakeholders informed
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with superior attention to accuracy of work
• Experience writing engaging copy for social media
• Critical and strategic thinking skills, with an aptitude for problem solving
• Previous law firm or professional services firm experience is an asset
• Proficiency with MS Office and knowledge of Word Press
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Project management skills with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Some flexibility with work hours is required (including ability to work overtime)
• Ability to write and edit in French is considered a definite asset for this role

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies.

Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week .

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

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