Commercial Real Estate Lawyer, Toronto

Axiom; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Ontario. The role involves advising on complex real estate transactions, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, providing a significant opportunity for professional development and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario real estate laws.
• 8+ years of experience with commercial leasing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

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 businesses 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, including medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also have access to professional development resources and learning programs. The position is primarily remote, with some on-site requirements depending on client needs.