Director, Legal in Vancouver

We are a private, family-owned real estate company with a head office in Vancouver and a wide portfolio across North America. In 1959, our founder Peter Young launched his first business and in 1988 we acquired our first commercial property. From those humble beginnings, Peterson has expanded over the years to invest in and manage a diverse range of projects across North America. Through collaborative partnerships and long-lasting relationships, we have worked with our partners to bring iconic developments to life such as Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver and the Shangri-La Hotels in both Toronto and Vancouver. Today, Peterson holds ownership interest in 7.5 million square feet of income producing properties, over 2,300 residential and hospitality units and an additional 16.2 million square feet of future development projects. We aim to treat all our partners, tenants, home buyers and other stakeholders with respect and loyalty. By engaging with purpose and placing relationships at the centre of every collective opportunity we pursue, we strive for greater communities, greater relationships and greater results for all our stakeholders.

We are looking for a contract full-time Director, Legal for our legal team. The candidate brings expertise in real estate transactions including development projects, acquisitions, dispositions and loans, and will be providing legal services in connection with corporate structures, partnerships, and other business operations. This is a 12-month maternity leave contract. This position reports to the General Counsel and has two key fundamental responsibilities:

• Advising on and handling various legal matters with minimal direct supervision, including corporate, partnership, development, leasing, property management, lending and litigation matters.
• Supporting the General Counsel on additional matters, with substantial direct supervision, as assigned; ensuring the optimal success of Peterson in conducting its business operations, and to ensure that the best interests of Peterson are informed, protected, and defended by professional legal counsel.

The position will work closely with the acquisition teams to manage transactions from due diligence to closing, assisting with negotiations and expedite resolutions in a win-win style to maintain and foster long standing relationships and the reputation of the company.

As the preferred candidate, you have a legal degree and more than five (5) years of top-level experience with a focus on full cycle real estate transactions. You also possess the technical and knowledge skills to be able to direct and advise on all aspects of legal and corporate services for the company and all its affiliated and related entities. You will also have experience working with external and internal tax advisors to develop and manage optimal organizational structures for a complex group of limited partnerships, corporations and joint ventures involved in commercial rental properties and development projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Start challenging yourself today in an environment that embraces diversity and rewards innovation with competitive pay and great benefits. We thank all candidates for their interest - only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.