Quantum
Toronto, ON, Canada
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Position: Legal Assistant, Financial Services Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Open Vacancy)
Our client, a highly regarded Bay Street law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Financial Services Practice Group.
This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys supporting complex transactions, working closely with lawyers and clients, and being part of a collaborative team environment. The firm offers sophisticated work, a supportive culture, hybrid flexibility, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
What You'll Do:
Provide administrative and transactional support to lawyers within a busy Financial Services practice
Prepare, edit, format, and organize financing and transactional documentation
Assist with transaction closings, including signature packages, wire confirmations, closing documents, and record books
Manage client file openings, conflict searches, and file administration
Coordinate calendars, meetings, deadlines, and lawyer workflow
Support billing, expense management, and related accounting functions
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders
Ensure all work is completed accurately, confidentially, and within established timelines
What We're Looking For:
3+ years of Legal Assistant experience within a law firm environment
Successful completion of a Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk diploma
Experience supporting transactional, corporate, financial services, banking, or commercial practices is considered an asset
Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
Experience with document formatting, document management systems, DocuSign, and closing documentation
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong judgment, professionalism, and commitment to client service
Why Join?
Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance
Opportunity to support sophisticated financing and commercial transactions
Collaborative and team-oriented culture
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Stable and well-respected firm with strong employee retention
Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development
If you are looking to join a firm where your contributions are valued and where you can continue building your legal career within a respected Financial Services practice, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Please send a Word version of your resume to angela.quinlan@quantum.ca