Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk

Gowling WLG International; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Hybrid work

Parental leave

RRSP match

Disability & life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Gowling WLG is seeking a hard-working Law Clerk to support the Commercial Real Estate Practice in our Real Estate and Banking Department. The role combines independent and collaborative work with lawyers, clerks, and paralegals.

The ideal candidate has extensive real estate experience, Teraview expertise, and proficiency in MS Office. We offer a hybrid work model and a comprehensive rewards program, with a starting range of CAD 75,000 to CAD 90,000.

Qualifications

• Proficient in real estate matters and lending, leasing and development context.
• Teraview expertise and ability to conduct and review title searches.
• Strong communication with firm members and clients.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of current real estate regulations and legal terminology.
• Produce high-quality work under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Complete carriage of transactions from title to off title and corporate searches.
• Draft documentation from precedents and directions, including closing documents.
• Conduct due diligence searches and prepare instruments for registration.
• Organize and maintain document files and correspondence.
• Initiate follow-up actions and anticipate next steps in transactions.
• Liaise with clients and respond to professional instructions.
• Meet deadlines and liaise with government authorities and opposing solicitors.

Skills

Real estate knowledge

Teraview experience

MS Office proficiency

Independent & team work

Strong communication

Deadline management

Education

Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma

Tools

Teraview

Job description

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.

We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths.

Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.

PROFILE

We are currently recruiting for a hard-working, energetic, and detail-oriented Law Clerk to join our dynamic team. The candidate will primarily support the professionals in the Commercial Real Estate Practice Area in our Real Estate and Banking Department. The position involves both independent work and collaborative work across the team comprised of lawyers, other clerks and legal administrative assistants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Has complete carriage of transactions from title to off title and corporate searches to drafting Closing, transactional and relate documents.
• Drafts a variety of documentation from precedents and/or direction from professional, including agreements, closing documents and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file.
• Conducting due diligence searches (including off-title enquiries) in connection with real estate acquisitions, conducting and reviewing title and off-title searches, preparing instruments for registration, drafting requisitions and title repair matters.
• Systematically organizes, tracks and maintains document files and correspondence, using computer databases and software.
• Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary and pre-emptively considers next steps in the evolution of a transaction.
• Liaises with client to obtain and, when directed by the professional, provide information.
• Receives directions from the professional on the status of the file, the steps required for the conduct of the file, with instructions to meet critical deadlines.
• Corresponds with government authorities and opposing solicitors/parties.
• Prepares reports.
• Any other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideal candidate has a proficiency in real estate matters and also experience and/or interest in applying them in a lending, leasing and development context.
• Thorough knowledge and experience using Teraview along with ability to conduct and review title searches., document production and troubleshooting with the Land Registry Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations.
• In depth knowledge of real estate and lending legal terminology and principles.
• Detail oriented and ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
• Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, often under tight timelines.
• Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary.
• Handle stress in a business-like manner.
• Strong technical aptitude with excellent knowledge and experience in MS Office.
• Law Clerk/Paralegal or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate.
• 8+ years as a Law Clerk/Paralegal.

Benefits/Perks

Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
• Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
• 20 vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
• Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
• Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

The starting range for this role is $75,000 to $90,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.

This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations.

This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.