Manager, Student Programs & Professional Development
Farris seeks a Manager, Student Programs & PD for its Vancouver office. In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of the student programs, including the recruitment and professional development of summer and articling students, student events and liaising with law schools. You will work closely with our Director, Professional Development and Marketing on recruitment initiatives relating to students and junior lawyers. You will also assist the Director, Professional Development and Marketing in carrying out the firm’s overall branding and marketing strategy; associate training programs; and you will work with individual lawyers in designing and implementing individualized marketing initiatives.
This position is located in our Vancouver office and requires occasional travel to Canadian Universities in BC and across Canada. If you are seeking a unique opportunity in a law firm working with lawyers and students, this could be the right move for you.
The expected salary range for this position is $130,000-$150,000 depending on level of experience.
Successful candidates will have:
- A law degree with at least 3 years of practice experience in a large law firm, or experience in a similar role
- Strong interpersonal skills and initiative
- Excellent writing / organizational skills
- An interest in recruitment / professional development / marketing
- Excellent judgement, integrity and discretion in handling sensitive matters
We invite you to send your application, including cover letter, resume and academic transcripts to Sharan Sangha at ssangha@farris.com.