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 findings clearly to partners and firm leadership. Draft or review conflict‑related language, including waivers, engagement‑letter provisions, and related documentation. Participate in the clearance of lateral hires and support the onboarding process from a risk‑management perspective. Review outside counsel guidelines (OCGs) and client engagement requirements. Help maintain and improve internal systems, records, and knowledge bases to support the firm’s risk‑management processes. Support responses to RFPs and other business‑development opportunities with conflict‑related analysis. Contribute to team training and internal policy development. Perform other related duties as required. What You’ll Bring Membership in good standing with a Canadian law society (required) Experience in ethics and conflict clearance an asset. 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. What We Offer Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days; Diverse and Inclusive Workplace; Flexible working options; Maternity Leave Top‑up; Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan; Individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options; Employee assistance program to support you and your family; Wellness spending account to foster employee well‑being; Professional development opportunities; Employee appreciation events; Charitable giving programs. Compensation The salary will be commensurate with the incumbent's legal experience. Who We Are Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest‑growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost‑effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry. Miller Thomson LLP is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation. #J-18808-Ljbffr