Bilingual Auditor, Spot Audit

Law Society of Ontario

. Conduct initial due diligence on licensees of the selected firm to ensure the spot audit can proceed .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting compliance audits within the legal sector, including thorough knowledge of the Law Society’s By-Laws and RPC/PRC. Proficient in preparing detailed audit reports and effectively communicating findings and recommendations to licensees.

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Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)Compliance AuditsLaw Society’s By-LawsFinancial AuditsBilingual Proficiency in English and French

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Hard Skills

Audit ReportingDue DiligenceRegulatory ComplianceAccounting PracticesDocumentation AssessmentData VerificationSpot AuditsPractice Management IssuesInterviewing SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite / 365Self-Reporting DatabaseRegulatory Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Law or Related DisciplineProfessional Designation in Law

Industry Keywords

Legal ServicesRegulatory EnvironmentReal Estate LawEstate LawLaw Society’s Mandate

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct initial due diligence on licensees of the selected firm to ensure the spot audit can proceed
Contact licensees to discuss spot audits, schedule audit dates, and request initial documentation
Obtain additional authorizations before commencing audits
Prepare and send initial correspondence letters, including pre-audit questionnaires
Verify licensee information in the self-reporting database
Prepare and communicate case requirements to licensees
Conduct pre-attendance due diligence
Prepare for audits and assess documentation provided by licensees
Independently or collaboratively conduct audits of law firms and legal services firms for compliance with the Law Society’s By-Laws and RPC/PRC
Examine accounting records, files, and related documents, and interview licensees, staff, and other relevant parties
Prepare and provide Audit Reports outlining deficiencies and recommendations for improvement
Identify breaches or potential breaches and flag serious breaches or regulatory concerns for priority review
Identify practice management issues
Submit complete, well-documented, organized audit reports within specified timelines
Conduct follow-up spot audits to verify implementation of recommendations and compliance with prior undertakings
Testify as a witness when required by Discipline Counsel at hearings
Attend group and departmental meetings
Promote knowledge, standards, and information sharing among team members and across departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Law or a related discipline
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or a professional designation in law and membership in a recognized Canadian professional body
Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial, regulatory, or compliance audits, preferably in relation to the practice of law
Knowledge of the Law Society’s mandate, services, legislation, and policies
Knowledge of current trends and developments in accounting practices and auditing techniques
Proficiency in English and French
Knowledge of real estate law, estate law and related accounting requirements would be an asset
Microsoft Office Suite / 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Broad understanding of the application of technology in a regulatory / legal environment
Customer service, analytical, problem-solving, project coordination, prioritization, time management, interpersonal, oral and written communication, presentation, organizational, multitasking, attention to detail, mathematical, and relationship management skills
Ability to reason through and communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, both orally and in writing
Expressive and persuasive in both spoken and written language