Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm? McMillan is looking for a Writer to join our Toronto office on a 19- to 20-month contract.

The Majority Of Your Focus Will

Be Devoted To External-facing Content.

You Will Produce Writing That

Reflects a Strong Understanding Of The Firm’s Business, Clients And Markets — Content That Is Client-centric, Commercially Aware, Succinct And Engaging. Write and edit client-facing materials including practice and industry updates, client alerts, award and recognition submissions, event communications and stakeholder updates, adapting tone and structure to suit different audiences and channels. Draft compelling content and campaign materials in partnership with the 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.

In this role, you will also support a focused and well-coordinated internal communications function, helping ensure firmwide information is shared clearly, consistently and on a timely basis. Developing communications related to firmwide initiatives, lawyer and practice recognition, culture and engagement activities, office and policy updates and operational priorities.



Writing and supporting the coordination of a national internal newsletter that enables all teams to share information broadly and consistently across offices.

Contributing to a shared communications calendar that tracks upcoming events, significant announcements and key internal milestones. 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 drafting, editing, research and content development workflows. Track engagement, feedback and recurring communications needs to inform reporting and continuous improvement. Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, English, or a related field, with five to eight years of experience in corporate, internal, external or employee communications.

Experience working in a law firm or other professional services setting is an asset, as is working knowledge of French. 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 — writing that is transparent, engaging and reflective of the business context. Training as Software Evolves At the heart of our commitment to being a first-mover on important issues, McMillan believes that equity, diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, knowing it is through our individual experiences that we can all come together to truly make a positive impact in our firm, for our clients, within our communities, and beyond.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services. We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. You can help us in that journey!

Let’s work together to help you achieve your skilled goals and career development. 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.

At McMillan, we embrace innovation and make strategic and thoughtful use of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI).

📌 Writer - 20 month Contract (Toronto)
🏢 McMillan
📍 Toronto