Associate Consultant – Legal & Public Sector

About the role

Matrix, a boutique consulting and professional services firm, is looking for Associate Consultants in legal and public-sector matters to join its professional contractor network. The work is project-based and supports client engagements in legal, public-sector and institutional settings, under the direction of a Senior Advisor, Project Lead or other Matrix professional. It is not an employment or trainee position.

Work is primarily remote or hybrid, with possible client-site visits for meetings, workshops, interviews and other approved activities. The role suits people with strong research, analytical, organizational, writing and project-support skills.

Key responsibilities

• Research and analysis: gather and analyze information, run benchmarking and comparative research, identify trends and issues, and assist Senior Advisors in preparing evidence-based recommendations, briefing materials and analytical notes.
• Business and organizational analysis: map processes and workflows, document current and proposed states, identify inefficiencies and support implementation recommendations.
• Client deliverables: reports, briefing notes, presentations, process maps, data summaries, meeting materials and recommendations.
• Project support: plan and coordinate work, track deliverables and timelines, maintain documentation, support status reporting and escalate issues to the project lead.
• Stakeholder support: take part in client meetings, prepare agendas and notes, gather information and conduct stakeholder interviews, keeping client information confidential.
• Legal and public-sector projects may cover law firm operations, legal administrative systems, public-sector operations, governance, regulatory environments, policy research, service delivery and technology implementation, but no legal advice or representation is provided.

Required profile

• Approximately 5-10 years of relevant experience in consulting, professional services, legal administration, government or public-sector work, business analysis, research, project coordination, policy or program support, operations or administration.
• A degree, diploma or professional training in a related field (business, public administration, political science, law, economics, communications, project management, organizational studies, information management) is an asset; equivalent practical experience is also considered.
• Strong analytical, research and written communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism and discretion, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and SharePoint.
• Cloud-based document management systems and project-management platforms.
• Experience with legal, government or enterprise technology platforms is an asset.

What we offer

• Flexible, project-based consulting opportunities with exposure to diverse organizations.
• Remote and hybrid project options, with a structured online collaboration and project-management environment.
• The chance to build a diverse consulting portfolio and work alongside experienced advisors.