Director Legal Affairs

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian real estate company is seeking a Director of Legal Affairs in Montreal. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in real estate and business law, be a member of the Quebec Bar, and be bilingual in French and English. This strategic role requires overseeing transactional real estate matters and collaborating closely with senior management and external law firms, offering an engaging work environment with direct business involvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in real estate and business law.
• Independently manage legal affairs in a dynamic environment.
• Capable of working closely with senior management and external law firms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional real estate matters including acquisitions and dispositions.
• Act as primary legal lead on corporate matters and contract management.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams on various projects.

Skills

Real estate law

Business law

Contract negotiation

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Member of the Quebec Bar

Job description

7+ years | Montreal

Our client is a well-established private real estate company operating in Canada’s major urban centers. Known for the quality of its assets and its entrepreneurial approach, the company develops and manages a diversified portfolio that includes large-scale residential projects, as well as mixed-use, industrial, hotel, and commercial properties.

To support its growth, the company is looking to add a Director of Legal Affairs.

Reporting to senior management, the Director will play a key role across all organizational activities. You will work extensively on transactional real estate matters, including property acquisitions and dispositions, as well as real estate project development. You will also participate in certain financings and act as the primary legal lead on corporate and business law matters, including the management and maintenance of a group of companies and partnerships, contract negotiation and management, insurance portfolios, and other related matters. The role involves close collaboration with the finance and operations teams, as well as with leading external law firms.

We are looking for an independent and meticulous lawyer with significant experience in real estate and business law, capable of thriving in a dynamic, decision-driven environment. This position is ideal for a professional who wants to be at the centre of projects and maintain close interactions with senior management. The work environment offers several attractive features: a strategic and versatile role, direct involvement in business decisions, and more.

Do you have relevant experience in real estate law, are a member of the Quebec Bar, and are bilingual? If this describes you, contact us today. Ref.: #34132