At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and manage commercial legal documents for a dynamic real estate company.
- Company: Privately owned real estate firm with a diverse portfolio across Ontario.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to be the sole internal legal resource and drive your career forward.
- Why this job: Join a team where your legal expertise directly impacts exciting real estate projects.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of commercial real estate experience and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
A privately owned real estate company with a portfolio of commercial shopping plazas, development lands across Ontario, and several mixed-use residential properties.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting of commercial documentation such as offers to lease, leases, lease renewals, assignments, consents, etc.
- Assist in the creation of legal documents to support the real estate company for both tenant matters and corporate needs.
- Track lease documentation to completion, along with monitoring key dates in agreements and maintaining a tickler system.
- Maintain and update the current filing system and assist in further digitizing of historical legal files.
- Co-ordinate with the accounting team for all dates and financial information related to lease implementation.
- Enhance and maintain a legal precedent database.
- Manage leasing, development matters, acquisitions/dispositions, and general corporate/commercial work.
- Act as the sole internal legal resource (external counsel currently engaged on all deals, with a goal of reducing reliance).
Requirements:
- 2+ years of commercial real estate experience as a Lawyer.
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to think on their feet.
- Ambitious and eager to grow within the organization.
Legal Counsel employer: BJRC Recruiting
As a growing boutique professional services firm located in Markham, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial culture and strong client relationships. Our close-knit team fosters a collaborative environment where talented individuals can make a meaningful impact, drive process improvements, and shape the future of the business. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to be a key player in modernizing our operations while enjoying a supportive work culture.
