Director, Legal Affairs

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Quebec; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of industrial real estate in Canada is seeking an experienced lawyer with 7+ years in transactional real estate. You will act as a business advisor, lead transactions, and support various business units. Candidates must be bilingual and members of the Quebec or Ontario Bar. This position offers the opportunity to modernize the legal function and engage with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in transactional real estate.
• Experience in property acquisitions, sales, financing, and partnerships.
• Ability to draft and negotiate legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business advisor and support various business units.
• Lead transactions and collaborate with external counsel.
• Contribute to corporate governance and compliance.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Transactional real estate expertise

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Member of the Quebec or Ontario Bar

Job description

7 years + | Montreal, Quebec or Toronto

• Are you passionate about real estate?
• Do you want to be part of a company where lawyers are seen as trusted advisors who provide real, tangible value?

Our client, Pure Industrial ("Pure"), is one of Canada’s leading providers of industrial real estate. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, and Vancouver, as well as prime properties across the country, Pure believes in the power of vision and the strength of partnership. The company owns a portfolio of over 42 million square feet of strategically located properties across Canada, ranging from small warehouses to large industrial developments, and proudly serves more than 1,400 clients every day. Its dedicated, client-focused team is committed to building lasting relationships, providing personalized and highly responsive service, and ensuring smooth, efficient supply chains from the first mile to the last.

To better meet its growing needs, Pure is looking to add a lawyer to its legal department, which currently consists of around ten professionals.

Reporting to the Vice President, Legal Affairs and ESG, you will act as a true business advisor and play a strategic role within the organization. A significant portion of your time will be devoted to transactional matters, including property acquisitions and sales, financing, partnerships, and more. You will be responsible for leading transactions as well as drafting and negotiating related documentation, in collaboration with external counsel. You will also provide legal support to various business units, including operations, development, and asset management, while contributing to the modernization of the legal function through the integration of new technology tools and process optimization. Additionally, you will be involved in corporate governance and compliance, and provide support in connection with claims and litigation.

Do you enjoy interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, and have you demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills? If you have 7 or more years of experience in transactional real estate, are a member of the Quebec or Ontario Bar, and are bilingual, contact us today to learn more! Ref.: #34046

This is an exclusive search with ZSA. All CVs sent and contacts made directly to Pure Industrial will be redirected to ZSA for review.