Job Description

ABOUT DENTONS
Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned with over 20,000 individuals in more than 200 offices across 82 countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers (2023); Canada\'s Top Employers for Young People (2023); Canada\'s Best Diversity Employers (2022); Mansfield Rule 4.0+ Certification; Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards, North America 2021; and Canada Law Awards for Pro Bono Initiative of the Year 2021.

This role is an opportunity for you to join the world\'s largest law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a Marketing Communications Specialist/Writer to join our national Profile and Client Development team and help grow Dentons\' profile in the Canadian legal market. Reporting to the Communications and Profile Manager, the Marketing Communications Specialist/Writer is a creative and strong writer with a mature understanding of corporate communications and a keen eye for detail. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with members of the Profile and Client Development team, lawyers and other legal professionals to develop and deliver compelling client-facing content that aligns with the Firm\'s strategy.

The Marketing Communications Specialist/Writer should be skilled at distilling complex topics into relatable messaging that connects with clients. This individual will excel at drafting, reviewing and editing new content, and enhancing existing content.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review and edit engaging external communications, including thought leadership, social media copy, firm announcements (news releases, promotion of directories and awards, etc.) and client-facing materials, ensuring that all content meets brand and style guidelines
• Draft compelling marketing copy to promote practice and sector strengths through integrated multi-channel communications plans, including social media and advertising campaigns
• Support media relations activities across Canada, including suggesting topics for proactive media outreach to pitch our lawyers\' expertise for commentary
• Draft and review compelling nominations to support the award and directories submission process
• Engage with local, national and global colleagues to collaborate on joint firmwide projects and initiatives
• Contribute to various other profile-related projects

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor\'s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, English or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in B2B / professional services marketing and communications
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent copywriting, editing and proofing skills
• High attention to detail and organization skills to juggle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Energetic, self-motivated, entrepreneurial and results-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Team player who is able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with various stakeholders, including senior management
• Detailed knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Fluency in English and French as the role includes providing support and service to Firm members across all six Canadian offices (written and oral)

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• Join a firm that is recognized as one of the top 100 employers in Canada (2023)!
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous allowance of flex and vacation days
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Subsidized fitness program
• Various social events and activities throughout the year
• Flexible work arrangements

*We thank all applicants who apply, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To be considered for this position, you must submit your CV and a letter of intent in English.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that ID&E is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to ID&E, we have been recognized as one of Canada\'s Best Diversity Employer\'s for 12 consecutive years (2011-2022), as well as one of Canada\'s Top Employers for Young People (2022) for the fifth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender assigned at birth, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at .

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