Associate Consultant – Legal & Public Sector

Company Description

About Matrix

At Matrix, we deliver a broad range of advisory services and tailored solutions that help organizations navigate change, realize their vision, and optimize performance and productivity. We serve clients across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Southern Ontario, and surrounding regions, while also working globally through our trusted network of partners.

We are a boutique consulting firm specializing in strategic advisory and institutional transformation for law firms, courts, government ministries, and complex organizations.

Our model is designed to provide practical, implementation-ready solutions to leadership teams facing sophisticated institutional, regulatory, and organizational challenges. We combine strategic insight with operational execution to ensure meaningful, measurable results.

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking an Associate Consultant to support our advisory teams on high-impact projects. This role is ideal for professionals with analytical skills, an interest in the legal or public sector, and a desire to gain exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

You will work closely with Senior Advisors to deliver research, data analysis, client materials, and practical recommendations that directly support our clients’ goals.

While this role operates in a hybrid work model, consultants and advisors are expected to attend client sites when required to support project delivery, stakeholder engagement, workshops, or other client collaboration.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research, benchmarking, and data analysis relevant to client projects

• Support the development of presentations, reports, and other client deliverables

• Assist in mapping processes, workflows, and organizational structures

• Collaborate with Senior Advisors to prepare strategic recommendations

• Facilitate project logistics and stakeholder communications

• Learn and contribute to best practices in legal and public sector consulting

Ideal Profile

• 1–5 years of experience in consulting, law, public policy, government, or related fields

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills

• Interest in legal institutions, governance, or public sector operations

• Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Professional fluency in English (additional languages are a plus)

What We Offer

• Exposure to senior leadership in law firms, courts, and ministries

• Hands-on experience with strategic and operational advisory projects

• Mentorship and guidance from senior advisors

• Flexible, project-based engagement

• Opportunity to develop skills and grow within a boutique, high-impact consulting environment

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover note explaining your interest and experience in legal, public, or institutional advisory work.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion Statement: Our firm is committed to building a diverse and inclusive advisory network. We value professionals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we believe that diverse teams deliver richer insights and more effective solutions for our clients. We value diversity and inclusion in our global advisory network and encourage applications from professionals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Matrix is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other protected status.

All information will be kept confidential according to privacy guidelines.