Marketing and Communications Coordinator

ABOUT DENTONS

At Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, we have a bold vision – to redefine what is possible for our people and our clients, and shape the future together. Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps clients grow, protect, operate and finance their organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. 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; Canada’s Top Employers for Young People; and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. 

This is an exciting opportunity to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise, all while learning from and collaborating with a dynamic and experienced national team. 
 

POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our national Profile and Client Development team and help grow Dentons’ profile in the Canadian legal market.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Profile, the Coordinator is a creative and strong writer with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of corporate communications. This individual excels at drafting and editing new content, and enhancing existing content. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various teams to strengthen our communications and enhance our brand in the market. Fluency in French is an asset, though please submit your application in English.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review and edit engaging external communications — including lawyer biographies, press releases, firm announcements and more — ensuring that all content meets brand and style guidelines 
• Review and edit thought leadership, such as client insights and blogs, elevating the content as needed; support the content’s distribution and amplification in collaboration with various teams
• Draft compelling social media copy and create accompanying visuals 
• Support the development of content to promote practice and sector strengths through integrated multi-channel communications plans, including social media campaigns
• Support with media relations, including media monitoring
• Contribute to various profile-related projects by working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Client Development, Events, Brand, Internal Communications, Translations, Talent, and more 
• Maintain and update the team’s trackers and editorial calendars
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience in B2B marketing and communications, in a professional services environment 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, excellent copywriting, editing and proofing abilities
• High attention to detail and superior organization skills to juggle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Exceptional PowerPoint skills are required; must be proficient in the entire Microsoft Office Suite
• Creative, energetic, self-motivated, entrepreneurial and results-oriented, with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning
• Highly professional approach at all times, team player who is able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with various stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to privacy and ethical conduct
• Ability to work overtime is required
• Fluency in French is a strong asset

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a letter of intent in English. Selected candidates will be required to complete in-person assessments.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay, we achieve this by aligning internal salary ranges for specific roles to similar positions in the external market. In the normal course, our practice is to hire, transfer and promote employees within the entry part of our range, adjusting as needed based on the prior experience, skills and competencies required for the role along with any market differentials.  Rest assured the full salary range is competitive and within the range paid for similar positions in the external market.  
 
Recognizing our exceptional talent means providing a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive salary. We have prudently curated our employee benefits portfolio to offer inclusive and comprehensive wellbeing and developmental programs for our people. With extended benefits and mental health plans, paid time off, savings plans, fitness subsidy, parental leave top up and more, our benefits are flexible, aligned to our core values and supports the various needs of our people. Additionally, our personal and professional development programs include people networks, mentorships, and leadership series programming to help people grow their career. 

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Dentons reserves the right to alter these programs and offerings in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
 

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA 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 IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 14 consecutive years (2011-2024), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2024) for the seventh 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 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 careers.canada@dentons.com.