Remote Legal Jobs in Canada

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Legal Mission Assignments

6 hours ago

Job not on LinkedIn

K2 Space Corporation

11 - 50

🚀 Aerospace

🔧 Hardware

🏛️ Government

Join K2 Space’s talent community to stay updated on future job openings in space technology. Fill out interest forms and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.

🌏 Anywhere in the World

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney

4 days ago

Remote

501 - 1000

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

Senior Legal Operations Associate at Remote enhancing legal workflows and infrastructure for efficient legal service delivery. Ideal for someone with legal background and systems thinking skills.

🌏 Anywhere in the World

💵 $35.2k - $99k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney

4 days ago

Remote

501 - 1000

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

Senior Legal Operations Associate optimizing legal processes at Remote, a company navigating global employment compliance. Responsible for managing workflows and technology in the Legal team.

🌏 Anywhere in the World

💵 $35.2k - $99k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney

6 days ago

Spellbook

11 - 50

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

☁️ SaaS

Legal Solutions Architect at Spellbook providing strategic guidance to legal teams using AI technology. Collaborating with various teams to enhance workflows and product design in a remote setup.

November 21

Shakepay

51 - 200

₿ Crypto

💳 Fintech

💸 Finance

Legal Counsel providing legal advice to multiple departments within Shakepay, a Canadian fintech, navigating complex regulations and contractual obligations.

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💰 Series A on 2022-01

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

🗣️🇫🇷 French Required

Senior Legal Counsel

November 20

Job not on LinkedIn

Senior Legal Counsel advising on global legal and regulatory compliance at NEAR Foundation. Focusing on Web3 innovation within traditional frameworks across multiple regions.

🌏 Anywhere in the World

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

November 14

Affirm

1001 - 5000

💳 Fintech

👥 B2C

🛍️ eCommerce

Legal Operations Analyst ensuring effective contract management and legal technology solutions for Affirm. Collaborating with various teams to streamline processes and optimize workflows.

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $78k - $118k / year

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-01

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney

November 13

LexisNexis

10,000+ employees

📋 Compliance

🏛️ Government

☁️ SaaS

Legal Editor managing legal publications and author relationships for LexisNexis Canada. Ensuring timely manuscript delivery and publication processes for French-language materials.

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💰 Corporate Round on 2021-06

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney

🗣️🇫🇷 French Required

Legal Counsel

November 12

Job not on LinkedIn

Eqvilent

51 - 200

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

Legal Counsel serving as a primary legal partner to commercial, technology, and HR teams. Drafting, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance across diverse jurisdictions.

🌏 Anywhere in the World

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

Law Clerk

November 8

Job not on LinkedIn

BambooHR

1001 - 5000

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

Law Clerk supporting compliance and legal for a fintech company. Involved in corporate governance, regulatory support, and transactional documentation.

November 7

LexisNexis

10,000+ employees

📋 Compliance

🏛️ Government

☁️ SaaS

Account Executive driving growth for mid to large law firms in Canada. Focus on innovative solutions including generative AI for enhanced efficiency and profitability.

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💰 Corporate Round on 2021-06

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Account Executive

November 7

Job not on LinkedIn

RELX

10,000+ employees

🏢 Enterprise

🔬 Science

Account Executive for LexisNexis, driving growth in law firms across Canada. Responsible for building relationships and introducing innovative legal solutions, focusing on generative AI.

October 31

Shakepay

51 - 200

₿ Crypto

💳 Fintech

💸 Finance

Join Shakepay as Legal Counsel, advising on fintech and crypto regulations while collaborating across teams. Shape legal frameworks impacting financial services in Canada.

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💰 Series A on 2022-01

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

October 7

Job not on LinkedIn

Jane.app

201 - 500

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

☁️ SaaS

🧘 Wellness

Senior Legal and Operations Specialist at Jane managing contracts and legal processes. Collaborating with legal and finance teams in a remote-first environment based in Canada.

Senior Paralegal

October 3

Job not on LinkedIn

Envoy Global

201 - 500

👥 HR Tech

📋 Compliance

☁️ SaaS

Senior Immigration Paralegal specializing in Canadian immigration for corporate and individual clients. Join a team focused on streamlining the immigration process through technology and expert service.

🗣️🇫🇷 French Required

Director of Legal Affairs

September 26

Job not on LinkedIn

Workleap

201 - 500

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

⚡ Productivity

Lead Workleap’s legal team, advise executives, manage contracts, privacy, and M&A for HR and ShareGate SaaS products.

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💰 Private Equity Round on 2023-06

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🧑‍💼 Attorney

🗣️🇫🇷 French Required

Legal Assistant

September 9

Job not on LinkedIn

WOW Remote Teams

2 - 10

🤝 B2B

🛍️ eCommerce

🎯 Recruiter

Full-time Legal Assistant for Canadian law firm handling Wills, Estates and Real Estate. Drafts documents, conducts title searches, liaises with courts and clients, manages calendar and correspondence.

August 13

Job not on LinkedIn

Wealthsimple

501 - 1000

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

Director, Legal (Banking and Payments) at Wealthsimple; lead banking agreements.\nShape fintech regulatory strategy.

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💰 Private Equity Round on 2021-05

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🧑‍💼 Attorney

July 22

Job not on LinkedIn

Helprise

51 - 200

🎯 Recruiter

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

Join Helprise as a Project Manager to support launching a new company structure in Canada.

May 29

Sonder Inc.

1001 - 5000

Sonder seeks a Real Estate Paralegal to assist with leasing and management transactions.

🗣️🇫🇷 French Required

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Top Companies Hiring Remote Legal in Canada

Mamann Sandaluk LLP

Legal • B2C • Consulting

11 - 50

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Remote legal salary expectations in Canada

The average salary for remote legal in Canada is CA$127,128 per year. This is based on data from 105 job openings. Our advanced AI searches the internet for remote job openings and posts them on our website. We use the salary data from these job postings to calculate salary expectations.

Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:

ExperienceNumber of roles analyzedAverage Salary

⚪️ Entry-level Legal (0 yrs)

1CA$0

🟢 Junior Legal (1-2 yrs)

23CA$115,137

🟡 Mid-level Legal (2-4 yrs)

48CA$129,513

🟠 Senior Legal (5-9 yrs)

28CA$160,133

🔴 Lead Legal (10+ yrs)

5CA$0

How long does it take for companies to hire a remote legal in Canada?

We analyzed 83 job listings in the last year and found it takes about 45 days for employers to close a job opening.

The most in-demand skills for legal in Canada

We reviewed 105 job postings and found the top 10 skills employers are asking for most often are:

Legal research30.4%
Compliance26.1%
Project management26.1%
Contract negotiation21.7%
Regulatory compliance21.7%
Risk management21.7%
Contract drafting17.4%
Commercial law13.0%
Legal operations13.0%
Negotiation13.0%

Frequently asked questions

You need strong legal research and writing skills, a good understanding of legal terminology and procedures, and proficiency in legal software. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are also essential for remote work.

Typically, you need a law degree (JD) and admission to the bar in your jurisdiction. Relevant experience in legal practice, internships, or certifications in specialized areas of law can also enhance your qualifications.

Responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting research, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. You will also represent clients in legal proceedings and communicate with clients and stakeholders.

Benefits include flexible work hours, the ability to work from various locations, reduced commuting time and costs, and a better work-life balance. Remote legal work can also offer opportunities to work with diverse clients and cases from around the world.

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