Legal Assistant

Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians

At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly expanding tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada.

• #1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail
• Deloitte’s Fast 50 in Canada Winner for 2023 and 2024
• LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Canada for 2022 and 2023
• Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
• Team of 700+ people
• 1M+ customers
• 10K+ retail partners

The Role

Neo is looking for an experienced and energetic Legal & Compliance Assistant to join our team in Calgary, AB on a full-time basis. This candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Neo’s Legal and Risk & Compliance teams. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow, learn and advance your career whilst working with a fun, high-performing team of lawyers and compliance professionals, this is the role for you!

What You'll Be Doing

• 3-5 years of experience as a legal assistant or other similar role within an in-house legal team or law firm
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and organization
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
• Superior time management, and ability to effectively multitask and prioritize daily, weekly and long-term requirements with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated team player who works well under pressure
• High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly
• Experience with GRC tools and systems (e.g., Resolver) for monitoring and reporting

Who We Are Looking For

• Draft and proofread legal documents, correspondence, applications, reports and other documentation
• Manage routine correspondence with regulators, partners and customers
• Coordinate document execution and maintain filing and record-keeping, ensuring easy access to files
• Conduct initial review of third party agreements and non-disclosure agreements
• Manage corporate filings
• Manage external legal invoices, including coordinating with internal and external parties
• Perform administrative tasks, such as formatting and blacklining documents and printing and mailing correspondence
• Manage diaries to ensure important deadlines are met
• Produce high quality corporate presentations and complete projects and special assignments
• Create and maintain effective workflow and communications to assist in achieving corporate objectives

Working At Neo

The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth-oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to do our best work for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building intuitive products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading.

We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and continuous support. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices. As we evolve rapidly, we’re looking for change-makers who thrive on challenge—people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well-paved path.

All team members have a stake in Neo’s success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you’ve heard that Neo employees work hard, it’s true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company’s success.

Apply With Us

We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.

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