Manager, Student Programs

Permanent Position – Hybrid

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Legal Talent, the Manager, Student Programs will have responsibility for the Student Programs, including related activities, the main components of which are detailed below, and which are assigned to the incumbent.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Student Programs

Student Recruiting:

• Coordination of student recruitment including, but not limited to, the law school recruitment program (first- and second-year law student recruiting);
• Presentation of Firm educational activities at schools and in-house;
• Marketing/Promotion: serve as the Firm’s primary contact for law schools including participating in career fairs and the firm initiatives at the school; and
• Oversee all marketing activities related to the student program, including sponsorships and the Firm website.

Management of Student Program:

• Coordination of orientation, onboarding, secondments and continuing legal education for summer and articling students;
• Management of work allocation program for summer and articling students;
• Management of the student program budget (including annual forecasting and reporting);
• Performance Evaluation: collect, review, and compile performance review feedback for summer and articling students;
• Monitor student workload to balance utilization and to ensure best performance;
• Coaching/Development: coach and develop summer and articling students;
• Contract drafting for interns, summer and articling students;
• Develop and manage Student events and activities; and
• Liaise with the Ottawa office to ensure collaboration.

2. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

• Assist with the development of diversity and inclusion programs for the student talent pipeline; and
• Assist the firm in maintaining and growing its current diversity and inclusion

3. Leading Committee(s)

• Student Development Committee; and
• Other committees as assigned.

4. Management of Legal Talent Team

• Assist with the day-to-day management of professional development team; and
• Assist with conducting annual reviews.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Law degree and undergraduate degree (preferred major: human resources, business, accounting, information systems, etc.) preferred
• Experience in a law firm required; and 1 or more years of professional development experience, preferred
• Outstanding communications skills – oral, written and interpersonal; includes having intuition/common sense working with a variety of people and handling many situations
• Ability to manage multi-faceted/complex activities, programs, projects, special events
• Direct working experience in professional services industry an asset (e.g. Law, H.R., legal, accounting, education, consulting sectors, etc.)
• Superior project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives while maintaining a high level of performance and attention to detail

Pay Range

$150,000 to $180,000 per annum. Pay range to be commensurate with experience.

Vacancy

This role is being posted to fill a current vacancy.

AI Disclosure

Please note that artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

About Fasken

As a premier law firm with over 900 lawyers worldwide, Fasken is where excellence meets expertise. We are dedicated to shaping the future our clients want, precisely when it matters most. For more information, visit fasken.com.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken, we believe in a diverse workplace made up of people with unique experiences and qualities. It is important that all our members find our workplace welcoming and caring. An inclusive workplace creates a fair environment where people are respected and valued.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon references and full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.