Legal Assistant

Primary Purpose: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide hands-on legal and administrative support to Legal Counsel. This role is integral to the day-to-day functioning of the Canadian team and will involve close collaboration with internal business stakeholders. The successful candidate will assist with, among other things, contract review and management, legal operations, matter intake and tracking, and ongoing follow-up to ensure legal processes are completed efficiently and in alignment with the global legal team’s practices and priorities, and general ad hoc matters. The team works primarily remotely, with in-office attendance required from time to time within the Toronto area. Key Activities and Responsibilities: Provide overall support, both legal and administrative, to Legal Counsel including but not limited to: Reviewing, proofreading, and providing initial comments on contracts and legal documents Assisting with the contract lifecycle, including tracking drafts, coordinating signatures, and ensuring fully executed copies are 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 internal inquiries by preparing drafts, gathering information, and addressing routine requests as assigned Assisting with corporate records and governance matters, including drafting minutes and resolutions where required File management, document control, and general administrative support Other ad hoc matters Position Requirements: To be successful in the Legal Assistant position, an individual must have the following: Education and experience Minimum 4 years’ experience as a legal assistant in a Canadian law firm Legal Assistant equivalent degree/diploma Experience within a corporate department of a law firm or in-house is preferred Competencies Excellent attention to detail Ability to manage their workload Ability to work in a fast paced environment Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Ability to work independently & within a team Microsoft office packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams Corporate law experience preferred Experience supporting commercial contracts is an asset This position offers an annual salary of $60,000 CAD, along with a competitive benefits package that includes extended health and dental coverage, generous vacation entitlement, professional development opportunities, and additional employee benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth.

The role provides legal and administrative support to Legal Counsel, focusing on contract lifecycle management and legal operations. Key duties include reviewing legal documents, managing the legal portal, and assisting with corporate governance matters.

Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience as a legal assistant in a Canadian law firm and a relevant degree or diploma. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in corporate law or commercial contracts is preferred.

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

• Time managementPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred

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• Contract review
• Legal operations
• Matter intake
• Corporate governance
• Document control
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Corporate law
• Commercial contracts
• Proofreading
• File management
• Administrative support
• Time management

• Legal
• Administrative

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

4+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available