Corporate/Commercial Lawyer

Prudent Law; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudent Law, an innovative law firm, is seeking a Director to manage commercial real estate and corporate law cases. The ideal candidate will have a JD, relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This full-time, in-person role is dedicated to achieving exceptional client satisfaction in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school in Canada required.
• 4+ years of experience in corporate/commercial real estate law expected.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong legal research skills required.

Responsibilities

• Run commercial real estate files independently.
• Negotiate and draft complex legal agreements including leases and shareholder agreements.
• Handle corporate law files and client interactions effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Client services skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Membership of the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$120,000.00/yr - CA$120,000.00/yr

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Company Overview

Prudent Law is a dynamic law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in a supportive and innovative environment. We pride ourselves on our commitment to client satisfaction and our ability to adapt to the evolving legal landscape.

We are seeking a well-organized, presentable, and polished individual with a professional demeanor. The candidate should be a self-starter and genuinely want to grow with us as a firm. We consider all our associates as an integral part of the firm and are looking for someone to join our growing team as early as possible. Candidate MUST have at least 4 years of experience in commercial real estate and corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Ability to run commercial real estate files independently
• Experienced in commercial leasing, share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, franchise agreements, title and off-title searches, reviews and opinions, transaction structuring
• Experience in dealing with mortgagees, including standstill and subordination agreements, security documentation, negotiation of holdbacks and escrow arrangements
• Experience in dealing with title insurance and negotiating exceptions as required

2. Corporate Law

• Ability to run corporate law files independently
• Experienced in shareholder agreements, incorporations, amalgamations, share purchase agreements, and corporate restructuring
• Experience in creating an external investor package
• Experience in structuring vendor representations and warranties

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in Canada
• Excellent academic credentials with an LLB or JD
• Membership of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing
• 4+ years of experience with mid-sized or large firms practicing corporate/commercial real estate law
• Strong technical legal, analytical, and drafting skills combined with the ability to use logic to solve complex problems, excellent organizational skills, and rigorous attention to detail
• Strong legal research, drafting, oral advocacy, and client services skills
• Ability to handle competing deadlines on tight timelines
• An existing book of business is an asset, but not required

Work Location: In-person

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services

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