Marketing Specialist

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.

Osler is currently recruiting a Marketing Specialist in our Toronto office. The Marketing Specialist will be a member of the national Client Development & Marketing team and will be responsible for managing the Firm’s award, ranking and directory processes as well as other communication and marketing activities. The successful candidate will help enhance the reputation of the firm, our practices and our lawyers through legal directories and awards by tracking deadlines and deliverables, maintaining an annual calendar, drafting submissions, and serving as the main point person for legal directory researchers and Osler professionals.

This role involves marketing the firm’s expertise externally through various channels including the firm’s website, social media, legal publications and various directories and rankings.

Major Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a firmwide directory, award and profiles calendar and regularly communicate all dates to internal stakeholders
• Develop strong working relationships with key contacts at major directory and awards organizations to promote the Osler brand and our lawyers
• Manage the submission process for directory and award submissions for various industry publications such as Chambers, IFLR, CGCA, Lexpert, etc.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of all relevant submissions and related references
• Create comprehensive reports and analyses for our directory and award results
• Provide training to team members on the directory process and best practices
• Provide strategic advice to lawyers and colleagues regarding market recognition activities
• Work closely with our marketing team to effectively communicate ranking and award results
• Create best practice templates and process documents for all legal directory submissions and award nominations
• Oversee the logistics and scheduling for research interviews between lawyers and directories and compile all preparatory materials in advance of directory interviews
• Manage the directory referee process and communicate with lawyers and Business Development leads as appropriate
• Provide marketing and communications support for other projects including key thought leadership publications and reports
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

University or college diploma (preferably in marketing or communications), plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the legal or professional services industry. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

• Confident and proactive, able to interact with all levels of management and legal professionals
• Discretion and a strong client service orientation is essential
• Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management competencies
• Must have demonstrable, skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Extremely well organized with superb attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and respond to requests from a wide range of stakeholders
• Self-starter who is able to handle a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Solid knowledge of a professional services/corporate environment is an advantage
• Ability to effectively coordinate a collection of information and data
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to interact appropriately with all levels within the organization
• Excellent time management skills
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Ability to quickly learn software including WordPress and iManage
  
  

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.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.