Law Society of Ontario

Auditor, Spot Audit, Practice Audits, Professional Development & Competence

Law Society of Ontario

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Toronto • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$90,795 - CA$113,495 per year

About the role

  • Examines licensees’ books, records, files and related documents to ensure compliance with the Law Society’s By-Laws and Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) / Paralegal Rules of Conduct (PRC)
  • Prepares audit reports, offers timely recommendations for improvement
  • Alerts assistant manager in cases of serious breaches for potential referral to investigations team
  • Conducts initial due diligence on licensees of the selected firm
  • Contacts licensee to discuss spot audit and request any initial documentation
  • Prepares and sends initial correspondence letter to the licensee
  • Conducts audit assignments independently or as part of a team
  • Identifies breaches or potential breaches of By-Laws and RPC / PRC
  • Conducts follow-up spot audits to ensure implementation of recommendations and compliance

Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Law or a related discipline
  • Requires a professional designation in accounting or law and membership in a recognized Canadian professional body
  • Requires a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
  • Requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial, regulatory, or compliance audits, preferably in relation to the practice of law
  • Knowledge of real estate law, estate law and related accounting requirements would be an asset
  • Microsoft Office Suite / 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) proficiency
  • Broad understanding of the application of technology in a regulatory / legal environment
Benefits
  • access to the resources needed to support professional growth
  • mental health and well-being is a priority
  • defined contribution pension plan
  • health and dental benefits plan
  • robust Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial auditsregulatory auditscompliance auditsdue diligenceaudit reportingbreach identificationreal estate lawestate lawaccounting requirements
Soft Skills
independent workteam collaborationcommunicationrecommendation developmentproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Lawprofessional designation in accountingprofessional designation in law