35 Legal jobs in Mississauga

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Corporate/Real Estate Lawyer

Job description

Our client is a mid-size growing firm based in Mississauga. They are currently seeking a highly qualified corporate and real estate lawyer with at least 3 years of post-call experience, who works well in team environments and has strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills as well as exceptional analytical skills.

Your new role

In this new role you will be responsible for providing outstanding client service in communication, legal advice, negotiations and drafting. You will review and draft agreements and other corporate/business documents. You will be tasked with managing all aspects of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, sales, reorganizations, financings, refinancing to name a few. Provide general corporate legal advice on corporate formation and structuring, amendments, amalgamations, dissolutions, and annual maintenance as well as advising on secured lending transactions.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have minimum of 3 years’ post-call experience, with knowledge and interest in providing legal advice to entrepreneurs and managers about both day-to-day business operations, as well as major transactions. You will also be familiar with purchase and sale of businesses, franchising, and commercial leasing and can work well under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines. You will also have strong teamwork skills, trustworthy, accountable, proactive and a positive work attitude. To be considered you must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

What you will get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual that is looking to grow their career in diverse firm.

What you need to do now

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Family Law Lawyer

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Our Client is a well established and respected law firm, and they are currently seeking a family law lawyer with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in family law matters to join their growing firm.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have minimum of 3 years experience in a law firm dealing with Family Law matters. You must also have excellent knowledge and understanding of matters related to contested divorces, custody and access disputes, child, and spousal support, as well as property and equalization of net family property.

In this new role you must be able to work independently or under the direction of senior lawyers as part of an established and growing team. You should have excellent communication skills; and appreciate the importance of providing outstanding, cost effective and responsive legal services to clients. In this role you will also require an entrepreneurial spirit and proven success in building client relationships.

Must be a member of the Ontario Bar in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Other key success factors include strong analytical, research and writing skills along with excellent academic credentials.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting time to be joining the firm as they are rapidly expanding, and you will have a strong upward career trajectory. You will also enjoy a favorable compensation structure within the firm. It is also excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge and expertise by working with an experienced team focused on personal and professional excellence.

What you need to do now

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Wills and Estates Lawyer

Job description

Our Client is a leading law firm serving the GTA across multiple practice areas. They are currently in expansion mode and are looking to add a talented Wills and Estates Lawyer to their growing firm.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have minimum of 4 years experience in a law firm. You must also have excellent knowledge and understanding of wills and estates law and procedures and be familiar with estate planning (including drafting of wills, power of attorney and trusts), estate administration, probate of wills, estate litigation and all other matters as required. In this new role you must be able to work independently or under the direction of senior lawyers as part of an established and growing team. You should have excellent communication skills; and appreciate the importance of providing outstanding, cost effective and responsive legal services to clients. Must be a member of the Ontario Bar in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Other key success factors include strong analytical, research and writing skills.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting time to be joining the firm as they are rapidly expanding, and you will have a strong upward career trajectory. You will also enjoy a favourable compensation structure within the firm. It is also excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge and expertise by working with an experienced team focused on personal and professional excellence.

What you need to do now

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Law Office Manager (Mississauga)

Job description

Our client, a prominent multi-service law firm based in Mississauga and serving the Greater Toronto Area, is in growth mode and actively seeking an experienced Office Manager to join their expanding team.

Your new role

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for clients, both virtually and in person, while leading and providing comprehensive administrative support across the firm. Key responsibilities include managing the office supply inventory by monitoring stock levels, anticipating needs, placing orders, and ensuring timely restocking. You will also liaise with property management, leasing contacts, building maintenance, and security teams to maintain a smooth office environment.

Additionally, you’ll support employee onboarding and offboarding by organizing welcome kits, coordinating equipment needs, and managing access passes. As Office Manager, you’ll establish internal communication protocols, streamline administrative processes, oversee customer and billing software, supervise office staff, and delegate tasks to enhance efficiency.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, candidates should have a minimum of three years’ experience in office management and administration within a law firm environment. Success in this role will depend on a candidate’s ability to multitask effectively, take initiative, and work independently. A positive and personable demeanor is highly valued in this role. Proficiency in software like PCLaw is advantageous. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate professionalism, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and punctuality, along with excellent time and project management abilities.

What you will get in return

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual eager to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the firm’s daily operations. The role provides a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits.

What you need to do now

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Job Description

Civil Litigation Lawyer

Job description

Our client, an expanding multi-service firm, is currently seeking a seasoned Civil Litigation lawyer to join their esteemed litigation group in Mississauga. The ideal candidate will bring to the role a minimum of 5 years of Ontario and Canadian litigation experience, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence in their work and a keen understanding of the significance of providing exceptional client service.

Your new role

In this new role you will be required to handle many files through the litigation process both independently and as a member of an experienced team. Draft, review, and manage essential case documents and proceedings. Ensure exceptional client service during mediations, discoveries, and court proceedings.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have minimum of 5 years’ post-call experience, with demonstrated knowledge and interest in Litigation particularly complex litigation matters. You can work well under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines. You will also have strong teamwork skills, trustworthy, accountable, proactive and a positive work attitude. You will also have confidence and legal acumen to do great work, and relish in the thrill and accomplishment of winning a case to better their client’s causes.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business that invests heavily in the growth and wellbeing of their employees. You will be part of a team that puts diversity and inclusion at its core. You will be welcomed into a very dynamic close-knit environment and have the pleasure of working on multiple projects. The firm offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

What you need to do now

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Job Description

I n -House Legal – Real Estate, Planning and Development

Reporting to the president, you will be responsible for providing legal advice to senior management and each department, primarily regarding land acquisition, planning, development and real estate transactions, representing the Company at hearings before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, drafting and negotiating real estate agreements, and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal process of land acquisition, conduct due diligence and title research, identify the potential risks from legal perspective and prepare all legal documents needed to close a land acquisition transaction
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations, especially in municipal and planning law, real estate law. Keep the executive management team posted on the most up to date laws and regulations
• Review and negotiate various professional consulting services and construction trade contracts and work closely with our land development and construction teams
• Responsible for the negotiation and drafting of various contracts and agreements
• Review and negotiate contracts and agreements and advise business teams on a variety of matters including operational issues, land development, marketing and construction
• Manage external counsel in relation to litigation files, attending LPAT/OMB, TLAB and other matters and advise and assist internal departments on such matters
• Responsible for drafting the new home sales agreement and assist the marketing and customer service team to resolve any disputes that might occur with the purchaser
• Provide advice on any legislative matters governing a real estate development company
• Provide services and advice in relation to various other matters as required from time to time
• Provide advice on company HR & operations management. Make sure all operational activities meet the requirements of legal compliance
  

Qualifications and Experience

• 7+ years previous experience with an emphasis in real estate laws practice preferred

• Experience in both developer/builder and real estate law firms will be considered an asset.
• With excellent written and verbal communication skills, communicating clearly and solving problems

• Enthusiastic, hard-working, enjoy working in a team environment and confident working at a senior level with external lawyers and other professional colleagues.
• Solid “hands-on” experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide variety of agreements, particularly in real estate land acquisition, sales, professional services contracts, consulting service agreements, etc.
• Knowledge of working within the real estate sector and assisting sales department on residential sales and upgrade transactions.
• Background in contract support for a variety of business functions including land acquisition, land development, engineering, sales & marketing, construction, operations and other internal clients.
• Ability to advise management on risks across the business and strategies for mitigation
• Good judgment and attention to detail
• Learns quickly and thinks creatively

About Maximus Canada

At Maximus Canada, we share an authentic desire to do something meaningful to help others succeed. We apply our deep operational expertise, technology innovation, and digitally enabled citizen engagement in new ways and help governments solve complex problems.

Maximus Canada collaborates with government partners to deliver a variety of citizen services, including healthcare administration, federal and provincial programs, and contact centre services across Canada. We offer eHealth solutions through our Medigent® suite of products, as well as technology consulting and business process services. We leverage our deep operational expertise, technology innovation, and digitally enabled customer engagement to deliver fast solutions. Today, we proudly support many federal, provincial and municipal programs across the country powered by Canadians.

Globally, Maximus has operations in the US, India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

Our mission is t o affect fundamental change in the lives of every individual with whom we engage and at every touchpoint. But ultimately, what we do is improve people's lives. And that is a testament to the ingenuity, commitment, and compassion everyone brings to their role at Maximus Canada and their dedication to connecting citizens with the services they need from Government agencies.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require assistance in accessing job openings, applying for a job on this site, completing screening and/or interview questionnaires or participating in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process, please contact us at

Position Summary

The Senior Counsel position acts as in-house contracting counsel for Maximus Canada., Reporting to the Managing Director and Country Leader, the Senior Counsel is responsible for providing timely and reliable contract review and legal advice that is in line with our global and local governance.

Your typical week at Maximus

Legal Counsel

• Supporting multiple Enterprise Revenue / Sales teams
• Document / Contract review at tender call, bid submission and after contract award
• Oversee Corporate Compliance
• Counsels the Company in the protection of its assets and its people.
• Prepares legal correspondences
• Consults external counsel as appropriate or as directed

Contract Management

• Reviews and negotiates prime contracts, amendments, change orders, subcontracts, teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements and vendor agreements. Ensure contractual agreement negotiations on terms and conditions that are in the best interest of the company and its client.
• Serves as the main facilitator for the legal terms in contract negotiations, recommendations, record keeping, monitoring, change management, and more
• Provide guidance and direction to leadership by reviewing all change notices and amendments to contracts affecting the period of performance, funding, cost or changes to technical specifications and ensuring proper risk evaluation and mitigation.
• Reviews and analyzes bid requests to determine corporate risk and propose appropriate risk mitigation.
• Represents contracts function at meetings with leadership and staff of supported business units
• Implement contract policies, procedures, and other business and contractual or compliance matters affecting the business unit.
• Lead Contract Management Coordination across the organization to ensure our contractual obligations are met and documented in a database in concert with the P/L owners
• Keep everything organized and documented and maintain a database of all active and past contracts so contract management is a smooth, streamlined process.

Contract Policy and compliance

• Ensures compliance with all company policies for contract approval/execution
• Ensures compliance with company policy on acceptable contract terms and conditions
• Manage related policies for the company, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and company directives
• Recommend policy changes and establish procedures that affect Canadian organization(s).
• Implement effective processes, procedures and tools and ensure compliance.

Other leadership functions

• Manage the contract and legal department and staff in the country with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing
• Prepares and conducts executive-level briefings.
• Work on issues of diverse scope where analyzing a situation or data requires evaluating a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Managing Director and Country Leader

What you offer us

Education and Experience

• Licensed to practice law and Member in good standing of a provincial law society in BC or Ontario
• 5+ years experience working as in-house counsel with a medium to large size private organization
• 5+ years' experience in corporate and commercial law and an ability to work independently
• 3+ years experience in Government contracting (inside the government or as a service provider)
• Proven Leadership experience and experience of managing small teams

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Team player; works well with colleagues/builds positive working relationships
• Customer Focus
• Familiarity with intellectual property principles, outsourcing, consulting and IT systems contracts
• Business Partnership Approach - enabler approach
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to manage a high volume of work in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Other

• Must be able to obtain Federal Reliability Clearance

What we offer you

We value your work, which enables us to continuously raise the bar on how we can best serve citizens worldwide. Maximus Canada offers the following:

• Competitive market-based salaries
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits
• Generous Paid time off
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Hybrid and remote work environments in Canada
• Annual paid bonus based on overall company performance
• Employee appreciation events

Maximus Global Core Values

• Accountability - Accepting responsibility to solve problems and rise to each challenge
• Collaboration - Partnering to instill trust and working as one
• Compassion - Empowering humanity by applying empathy and insight to every interaction
• Customer Focus - Cultivating an authentic desire to help others succeed
• Innovation - Embracing change and championing new ways forward
• Respect - Valuing the work we do, who we do it with, and the people we serve

We will be accepting applications until 11:59 PM on August 08, 2025.

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted .

(No Agencies, Please)

EEO Statement
Maximus is passionate about our employees and place their well-being at the center of our people strategy. We are committed and proud to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, veterans and gender identities recognizing that this is paramount for the growth and success of our organization.

Job Description

Receptionist / Legal Administrative Assistant

Job description

Our client is a busy Family law firm based in Toronto and they are currently offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Receptionist / Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team.

Your new role

In this new role you will often be the first point of contact both virtually and in person and will be required to professional administrative support across the Firm. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the law firm, performing various administrative functions. In this role you will welcome guests and greet people who visit, coordinate front desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have minimum of 2-years relevant experience. Prior legal experience will be a major asset. The ability to both multi-task and take initiative to work independently will be a key success factor this new role. A pleasant personality will go a long way in this role. You should also be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining office operations.

What you will get in return

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual offering a competitive compensation and benefits package.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at for a confidential discussion.