Legal Assistant

at  MLSE

Company Description
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.
MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.
We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.
Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our small but dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will assist our legal department with various tasks, including contract preparation, research, and general administrative support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about the legal field and interested in the sports and entertainment industry.

• Legal Support: Provide support to the MLSE Legal Department, including the revision of marked-up legal documents, and populating standard form templates,
• Document Management: Assuming responsibility for the Legal Department document management system.
• Administrative Duties General office duties, including typing, filing, couriering, file management, scheduling internal and external meetings, preparing correspondence, memos, letters, and other documentation as required.

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the “Message to the Hiring Manager” section of our online application.

• 2+ years of legal assistance experience is preferred.
• Post-secondary education (Legal Assistant diploma).
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and ability to adapt to new systems and technology.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Additional Information

• Legal Support: Provide support to the MLSE Legal Department, including the revision of marked-up legal documents, and populating standard form templates,
• Document Management: Assuming responsibility for the Legal Department document management system.
• Administrative Duties General office duties, including typing, filing, couriering, file management, scheduling internal and external meetings, preparing correspondence, memos, letters, and other documentation as required