Corporate Services Compliance & Audit Coordinator

About Cassels:

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our Culture:

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview:

Our Toronto office is currently recruiting for a Corporate Services Compliance & Audit Coordinator in our Corporate Commercial department reporting to our Supervisor, Corporate Services Compliance & Audit. The Corporate Services Compliance & Audit Coordinator will be responsible for completing routine audits and compiling reports on set data points and significant client groups within the Firm’s corporate database. The ideal candidate should have strong working knowledge of legal software and the ability to effectively communicate directly with clients, and all levels of legal professionals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Drafting and delivering monthly lawyer communications regarding upcoming annual maintenance obligations.
• Acting as liaison with respect to audit and process for annual maintenance team leads.
• Completing routine audits and compiling reports on set data points and significant client groups within the Firm’s corporate database to maintain integrity of records and reduce risk.
• Identifying gaps in processes and knowledge and making training recommendations.
• Collaborating with and providing general support to the Supervisor, Corporate Services Compliance & Audit.
• Providing general assistance, as required.

The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a law firm with an emphasis on database management and annual compliance.
• Computer literate with strong working knowledge of legal software (including Athennian) and standard software.
• Experience in corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of implications of legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and technologies, with the ability to leverage automation and data analytics to support compliance and audit, while ensuring accuracy and appropriate human oversight.
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to effectively communicate directly with clients, and all levels of legal professionals.
• Maturity, consistency of approach and ability to relate to all levels of legal professionals.

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: $65,000-$70,000 Annually (commensurate with skills and experience)

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care.
• RRSP Matching Program.
• Education/tuition allowance.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program.
• Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture.
• A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
• A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
• A business casual dress code (client/day specific).
• Employee referral bonus.
• A hybrid work environment.

Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs.

Cassels uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess applications for positions, including reviewing resumes and ranking, scoring or filtering candidates against job-related criteria. All results are reviewed by our Human Resources team, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.