Commercial Real Estate Lawyer, Toronto

Trellis Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Toronto is seeking experienced Commercial Real Estate Lawyers to work on diverse real estate management matters. The ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in commercial real estate law, showcasing strong communication and negotiation skills. Responsibilities include advising clients, drafting contracts, and handling due diligence. This role offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the flexibility of remote work with some on-site requirements.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with commercial leasing representing major developers, retailers, financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario real estate laws.
• Experience advising on funding real estate ventures.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on commercial real estate matters.
• Draft and negotiate leases, amendments, and renewals.
• Assist with due diligence review and environmental assessments.

Skills

Commercial real estate law

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Portfolio management

Education

Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

We are currently seeking Commercial Real Estate Lawyers to work with municipalities on matters related to commercial real estate management and funding of real estate ventures. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commercial real estate law and experience independently handling transactions from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Working with and advising corporate clients directly regarding commercial real estate matters, including purchase and sale of commercial property, acquisitions of business with a real estate component, development, and regulatory compliance.
• Drafting and negotiating leases, amendments, assignments and renewals
• Assisting with portfolio management and due diligence review, including environmental assessments

Minimum Qualifications

• Based in Ontario with active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Strong knowledge of Ontario real estate laws
• 8+ years of experience with the purchase, sale, financing, development and operation of commercial leasing while representing major developers, retailers, financial institutions, lenders or pension funds
• Prior experience advising on funding of real estate ventures
• Experience working independently and cross-functionally and taking on complex projects
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with project stakeholders

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, Australia and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

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