Executive Assistant, Legal

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Life After Law Full time

Join to apply for the Executive Assistant, Legal role at Life After Law Direct message the job poster from Life After Law LIFE AFTER LAW is Canada’s trusted Legal Search Authority. 25 years of developing lasting relationships with lawyers, law firms and companies Our client, a leading and globally recognized organization in the financial services and capital markets sector, is seeking a highly experienced and professional Executive Assistant, Legal to join their Toronto office and provide top‑tier operational and administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO). This role requires a seasoned legal or executive assistant with excellent judgment, strong communication skills, and a high degree of discretion. The successful candidate will support a senior legal executive in a fast‑paced, complex, and dynamic environment, playing a key role in maintaining the executive’s effectiveness and efficiency. This is a hybrid position. Responsibilities Managing a dynamic and complex executive calendar, including meeting coordination, conflict resolution, prioritization, and travel arrangements across timezones Preparing high‑quality correspondence, including emails, memos, presentations, and internal/external communications Screening and managing all incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring appropriate follow‑up or delegation Organizing logistics for meetings, workshops, and special projects, including agendas, catering, venues, and technical setup Acting as a liaison between the CLO, internal teams, senior management, the Board of Directors, regulators, and other external stakeholders Providing support for virtual meetings across various platforms Managing contact lists, legal files, business expenses, and vendor invoices Maintaining confidentiality while handling sensitive communications and materials Anticipating the CLO’s needs and proactively ensuring the executive is prepared for all meetings and engagements Coordinating and supporting various special assignments and ad‑hoc projects Requirements At least 8 years of experience as a legal or executive assistant, with demonstrated support of senior legal leadership Proven ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and sound judgment Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to interface confidently with executives, Board members, regulators, and legal professionals Superior organizational, multitasking, and time‑management skills Technologically adept with experience using the Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Suite, and collaboration tools such as Webex, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality output Strong initiative, self‑motivation, and the ability to thrive in high‑pressure environments If this describes you, and you are interested in joining a growing, dynamic, team‑oriented organization that provides an attractive compensation and benefits package, send us your details. We thank all applicants. Only those with the requisite experience will be considered. Life After Law 1920 Yonge St. Suite 200 Toronto, ON M4S 3E2 T: 416‑789‑1444 x231 dserrano@lifeafterlaw.com www.lifeafterlaw.com Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal Legal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr


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