Blakes Means Business
Toronto, Ontario
At Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), we serve a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated network of offices provides clients with access to the Firm’s full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law. Thanks to our clients, Blakes continues to earn top rankings and accolades. The Firm consistently stands out as a market leader in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business, which named us Corporate Law Firm of the Year based on our performance in the 2025 guide. For litigation and dispute resolution, we hold three Firm of the Year titles from the 2024 Benchmark Canada Awards. Our lawyers also continue to be recognized as leaders in their fields in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Canada’s leading guide to lawyers. Blakes was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2024, underscoring our commitment to workplace excellence and inclusion.
On-site · Toronto
Coordinate legal, compliance, and risk management projects for the General Counsel’s Office, including engagement terms, client questionnaires, conflicts and waivers, client due diligence, and third-party evaluations. Support policy implementation, compliance training, reporting, audits, insurance renewals, regulatory submissions, and related administrative work.
On-site · Toronto
Provide day-to-day administrative support to lawyers in the Corporate practice, including managing calendars and correspondence, coordinating travel and meetings, preparing documents, and maintaining filing systems. Handle expenses, file openings and closings, docketing and billing, and liaise with clients and internal departments on invoices, collections, and reports.
On-site · Ottawa
The Legal Assistant provides administrative support to lawyers, including managing calendars, emails, and court filings. Additionally, the role involves part-time reception duties and general office administration to ensure smooth daily operations.