Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth. Your Opportunity The Office of the General Counsel at BDO Canada LLP is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Corporate and Commercial practice. This net new role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative and legal support. This role includes the following responsibilities: Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Corporate & Commercial Legal team Coordinate and schedule meetings, calls, and appointments Assist with file and matter management, including organizing and maintaining electronic records in accordance with internal policies and procedures Liaise with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and colleagues across the firm to facilitate legal matters and ensure timely, effective service delivery Prepare, format, proofread, and edit a wide range of legal and business documents with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism Assemble and compile documentation in support of transactions, contracts, and other legal matters Support contract administration processes, including tracking, filing, and maintaining agreements and related documentation Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding items to ensure matters progress efficiently Assist with the development and maintenance of templates, precedents, and internal resources Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism How do we define success for your role? You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration You understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, collaborative, and someone who delivers high-quality work You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace You grow your expertise through learning and professional development Your experience and education You have 5+ years of experience in administrative work. Prior experience in a legal administrative role or in professional services is an asset You have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as Adobe You are comfortable working in a deadline-driven work setting and dealing with confidential information You demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, integrity, and a high degree of attention to detail You have a strong work ethic and are highly motivated and enthusiastic with a demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments You have strong critical thinking skills and a high level of initiative, with an ability to proactively solve problems and propose solutions You have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines You have excellent written and verbal communication skills You are a flexible team player who is client service oriented with the ability to deliver superior standard of service You are comfortable with a paperless environment for organizing and managing files and records You have the ability to effectively partner with all levels of the business and develop / sustain cooperative working relationships with internal staff, clients and external contacts The expected range of compensation for this role is $51,000 to $77,000 annually Why BDO? Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways: We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada. We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development. We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community. Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community. Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle. Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us. Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role. Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public. BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel. More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here: Privacy Policy | BDO Canada Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists. To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page. When it comes to our people, we believe in helping you unlock possibilities, build your passions, and grow your competitive edge. From our expansive client base to growing talent pool, our people are the core of BDO. Our multi-award winning talent experience continues to make us proud. Our culture is open and collaborative. We foster inclusive ways to thinking and celebrate diversity among all contributors. We respect each other, do all things with integrity, and support our people to be their most authentic selves.