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.

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

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 quick 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, 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.

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📌 Legal Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 GUS North America
📍 Ontario