Legal jobs in Canada

Explore legal jobs in Canada. Choose a role or place to find work that fits.

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs
2,050
Employers
838

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year
$92,657Across 283 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour
$28.98Across 51 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote
2%33 listings
Hybrid
41%850 listings
On-site
56%1,158 listings

Not specified: <1% (9 listings)

Employers hiring include Gowling WLG (67), Government of Alberta (62), KPMG Canada (50).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

  • Lead Counsel - 788 EN

    Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

    Remote, Canada

    • $112,006 to $173,235 CAD / year
    • Full-time
    • Remote

    Legal Services 19: Salaries typically range from $112,006 to $149,341 annually, based on qualifications and experiences,

  • Lead Counsel - 788 EN

    Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

    Laval, QC

    • $112,006 to $173,235 CAD / year
    • Full-time

    Legal Services 19: Salaries typically range from $112,006 to $149,341 annually, based on qualifications and experiences,

  • Lead Counsel - 788 EN

    Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

    Brossard, QC

    • $112,006 to $173,235 CAD / year
    • Full-time

    Legal Services 19: Salaries typically range from $112,006 to $149,341 annually, based on qualifications and experiences,

  • Lead Counsel - 788 EN

    Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

    Mississauga, ON

    • $112,006 to $173,235 CAD / year
    • Full-time

    Legal Services 19: Salaries typically range from $112,006 to $149,341 annually, based on qualifications and experiences,

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    Toronto Lawyers Association

    Oakville, ON

    • Full-time

    The Senior Legal Counsel is a trusted advisor and senior deputy to the General Counsel, Canada, partnering with senior le

  • Legal Counsel (Private Markets)

    Toronto Lawyers Association

    Toronto, ON

    • Contract

    …of record, Carta brings together the software, services, and legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity, fund managers use to run administration and reporting, and legal teams…

  • Intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant - Environmental Law

    Gowling WLG

    Toronto, ON

    • $61,000 to $79,000 CAD / year
    • Full-time
  • Senior Law Clerk - Corporate Services

    Gowling WLG

    Ottawa, ON

    • $78,000 to $88,000 CAD / year
    • Full-time
  • Legal Administrative Assistant

    Gowling WLG

    Hamilton, ON

    • $52,000 to $62,000 CAD / year
    • Full-time
  • Senior Corporate Law Clerk

    Gowling WLG

    Ottawa, ON

    • $92,000 to $112,000 CAD / year
    • Full-time
  • Legal Administrative Assistant - Trademarks

    Gowling WLG

    Ottawa, ON

    • $68,000 to $79,000 CAD / year
    • Full-time
  • Legal Administrative Assistant - Intellectual Property, Patents

    Gowling WLG

    Vancouver, BC

    • $52,000 to $63,700 CAD / year
    • Full-time
  • Float Legal Administrative Assistant

    Gowling WLG

    Vancouver, BC

    • $52,000 to $63,700 CAD / year
    • Full-time
  • Legal Assistant

    Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP - Personal Injury Lawyers

    Toronto, ON

    • Full-time

    Legal Assistant – Personal Injury & Long-Term Disability Litigation

  • Legal Counsel, Transactions

    VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc

    Montreal, QC

    Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge? We are looking for a Legal Counsel, Transactions.

  • Senior Law Clerk - Corporate Services

    Gowling WLG

    Hamilton, ON

    • $78,000 to $88,000 CAD / year
    • Full-time
  • Senior Law Clerk - Corporate Services

    Gowling WLG

    Waterloo, ON

    • $78,000 to $88,000 CAD / year
    • Full-time
  • Senior Law Clerk - Corporate Services

    Gowling WLG

    Ottawa, ON

    • $78,000 to $88,000 CAD / year
    • Full-time
  • Associate Lawyer

    Synectics Inc.

    Vaughan, ON

    • Full-time

    …advocacy skills, and experience handling complex matters from legal research and drafting through negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court…

  • Personal Injury Associate Lawyer

    Synectics Inc.

    Ottawa, ON

    • Full-time

    We are seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer with 1-3 years of experience to join a legal practice in Ottawa, ON. The ideal candidate will have experience handling motor vehicle…

  • Commercial Litigation Law Clerk/Legal Assistant

    Synectics Inc.

    Toronto, ON · North York, ON

    • Full-time
  • Law Clerk

    JD Development Group

    Markham, ON

    • Full-time

    The Law Clerk supports the Legal Manager by handling the documentation, research, coordination, and process work that underpins the legal function. This role prepares and organizes legal…

  • Legal Assistant

    Silver Elephant Mining Corp.

    Canada

    • Up to $45 CAD / hour
    • Full-time

    The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and legal support to the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary across Silver Elephant Mining Corp. and its related companies,…

  • Legal Administrative Assistant (Immigration) - Part-time

    BC Legal Management Association

    Vancouver, BC

    • Part-time
    • Other
  • Legal Administrative Assistant Floater

    BC Legal Management Association

    BC · West Vancouver, BC

    • Other