Come work with us!

We are not your average law firm.

At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients - and our lawyers. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.

Our goal is to continue to invest in people who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, your whole unique self will belong.

In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental and physical wellness, and a competitive compensation & benefits package.

A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
• A generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and "flex days"
• Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
• A top rate flexible health and dental plan
• An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
• A "Dress for your Day" policy
• Assistance for continuing education
• Social events and staff retreats
• A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect

If this sounds like a work environment you'd thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a Risk Research & Policy Specialist to join our Risk & Resiliency team based in the Firm's Halifax, NS office.

Type of Position: *18-Month Contract

Close Date: May 11, 2025

The Opportunity:

The Risk Research & Policy Specialist will work closely with the Risk Management group and other stakeholders to support the Firm's Risk Management & Resiliency Strategy by researching and analyzing data to better understand compliance requirements & project related risks and opportunities.

Through collection of data from multiple sources, the Risk Research & Policy Specialist will provide comprehensive assessments on various risk related projects, monitor legislative and regulatory requirements to support Firm compliance and documentation, as well as draft and prepare reports, templates, visuals and training materials to support various risk-related projects.

In addition, the successful candidate will facilitate the Firm's policy management program, which includes assisting Policy Owners with the review, drafting, formatting, and approval processes, while tracking annual compliance through the policy repository. The candidate will also support the administration of client document tracking and review using various technologies, as well as assist with client document review and tracking processes.

If you possess 1-3 years of risk research and/or policy management experience & have a bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, we want to hear from you!

*Please note, this is an 18-month contract position with the potential to renew or become permanent based on the evolving needs of the Firm.

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

At Stewart McKelvey, we are committed to a workplace where you truly belong. We celebrate and respect the unique identities, perspectives, and experiences that each person brings, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued as part of our firm.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.

Interested Candidates:

For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted and any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.