Legal Talent Specialist

7 months ago

Toronto, Canada Osler Full time

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 business professionals 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 for a Legal Talent Specialist to join our Legal Talent department in the Toronto office. This position plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of employment services for legal professionals.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Proactively executing on employment service programs for legal professionals including leave of absences, office and client secondments, transfers, status changes, onboarding, and departures Conducting full-cycle recruitment for legal professionals, including drafting job ads, coordinating approvals, implementing recruitment strategies, driving the interview and offer process, and conducting reference checks Acting as a primary point of contact for legal professionals on employment services, policies, and recruitment matters Organizing and coordinating various team building events for legal professionals Supporting the performance management processes for legal professionals Developing, maintaining, and updating national talent management template letters/memos as well as protocols and checklists impacting our legal professionals Participating in and leading various projects and programs related to legal professionals Performing other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

This position requires a post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related discipline plus a minimum of three years’ relevant experience ideally gained in professional services or a law firm. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

Proactive self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team Stellar organizational skills with keen attention to detail Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize Strong interpersonal, listening and communication skills Client service oriented with a friendly, professional demeanor Technologically savvy with proficiency in the full Microsoft Suite, Outlook, SharePoint and ViRecruit

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 partially in the office. 

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects 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 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.

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