Corporate / Real Estate Lawyer

Cartel Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in downtown Toronto is seeking a mid-to-senior level Associate specializing in corporate and real estate law. This role offers a competitive compensation package based on a low billable target and a flexible hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on a low target

Hybrid work arrangement

Extremely low billable target of 1,100 hours

Collegial and supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of post-call experience in corporate and real estate law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Licensed to practice in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Oversee real estate files, including commercial purchases and sales.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients, particularly in the Not-for-Profit sector.

Skills

Strong drafting

Negotiation

Client management

Education

Licensed to practice in Ontario

Job description

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Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid)

Cartel Inc. is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established law firm in downtown Toronto seeking a mid-to-senior level Associate with expertise in corporate and real estate law. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned lawyer looking to join a collaborative and forward-thinking practice with a very low billable target and flexible hybrid work model. Work life balance extreme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including incorporations, reorganizations, shareholder agreements, and transactional work.
• Oversee real estate files, including commercial purchases, sales, leasing, and financing.
• Provide strategic legal advice to a diverse client base, with the opportunity to work closely with organizations in the Not-for-Profit sector (experience or interest in this area is a definite asset).

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of post-call experience in corporate and real estate law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Licensed to practice in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

What’s Offered:

• Competitive compensation based on a low target.
• Hybrid work arrangement – enjoy the flexibility of working from home and downtown office access.
• Extremely low billable target of 1,100 hours, allowing for better work-life balance and deeper client engagement.
• A collegial, supportive team and strong firm culture.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV to [e-mail] with the subject line "Corporate Lawyer Application."

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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