Legal Assistant

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented LegalAssistant to provide hands-on legal and administrative support to LegalCounsel. This role is integral to the day-to-day functioning of the Canadianteam and will involve close collaboration with internal business stakeholders. The successful candidate will assist with, among otherthings, contract review and management, legal operations, matter intake andtracking, and ongoing follow-up to ensure legal processes are completedefficiently and in alignment with the global legal team’s practices andpriorities, and general ad hoc matters. The team works primarily remotely, with in-officeattendance required from time to time within the Toronto area. ‍ Provide overall support, both legal andadministrative, to Legal Counsel including but not limited to: Reviewing, proofreading, and providing initialcomments on contracts and legal documents Assisting with the contract lifecycle, includingtracking drafts, coordinating signatures, and ensuring fully executed copiesare obtained and properly stored Managing assigned matters within the legal portal,including opening matters, maintaining documentation, and tracking status Assisting Legal Counsel in responding to internalinquiries by preparing drafts, gathering information, and addressing routinerequests as assigned Assisting with corporate records and governancematters, including drafting minutes and resolutions where required File management, document control, and generaladministrative support Other ad hoc matters ‍ To be successful in the Legal Assistant position,an individual must have the following: Education And Experience Minimum 4 years’ experience as a legalassistant in a Canadian law firm Legal Assistant equivalentdegree/diploma Experience within a corporatedepartment of a law firm or in-house is preferred Competencies Excellentattention to detail Ability tomanage their workload Ability towork in a fast paced environment Ability towork under pressure and to tight deadlines Ability towork independently & within a team Microsoftoffice packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams Corporatelaw experience preferred Experiencesupporting commercial contracts is an asset ‍ This position offers an annual salary of$60,000, along with a competitive benefits package that includes extendedhealth and dental coverage, generous vacation entitlement, professionaldevelopment opportunities, and additional employee benefits designed to supportyour well-being and career growth.

Provide legal and administrative support to Legal Counsel, focusing on contract lifecycle management and legal operations. Responsibilities include reviewing legal documents, managing matter intake, and assisting with corporate governance and record-keeping.

Requires a minimum of 4 years of experience as a legal assistant in a Canadian law firm and a relevant degree or diploma. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with corporate law experience preferred.

• Extended health coverage • Dental coverage • Generous vacation entitlement • Professional development opportunities • Employee well-being benefits

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred

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• Contract Review
• Contract Management
• Legal Operations
• Matter Tracking
• Corporate Governance
• Document Control
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Corporate Law
• Commercial Contracts
• Proofreading
• Administrative Support

• Legal
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

4+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level