Senior Counsel- Real Estate

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retirement residence sector seeks a Senior Counsel for Real Estate to oversee legal matters related to acquisitions, leasing, and development. This hybrid role requires strong legal expertise in commercial real estate, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Benefits

Career development and learning opportunities

Competitive pay and benefits

A safe, inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-call legal experience in commercial real estate law.
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario and/or Quebec bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight on commercial real estate transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review various real estate agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Ability

Negotiation Skills

Education

LL.B / J.D.

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Counsel Real Estate will support Chartwell's real estate activities including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development and financing of real estate assets. The position will work primarily with the real estate team and key external stakeholders but will also provide support to operations and other corporate teams.

What You'll Do

• Provide legal oversight on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financings, and development projects.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of real estate agreements including purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, development agreements, and property management contracts.
• Assist with due diligence reviews for real estate transactions and developments.
• Provide support to legal and operations teams with legal matters that arise related to real estate and other matters at Chartwell properties.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies related to real estate activities.
• Work closely with internal finance, development, asset management and operations teams to support strategic initiatives and ensure timely execution of real estate transactions.

What You'll Bring

Experience :

• 4+ years of post-call legal experience focused on commercial real estate law gained in private practice and / or in-house.
• Experience in seniors housing or with a REIT is preferred.
• Strong transactional experience, ideally including work on complex multi-property or portfolio transactions
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario and / or Quebec bar

Education :

• LL.B / J.D. designation from an accredited Canadian law school

Skills & Abilities :

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to assess legal risks in business context and offer practical solutions
• Analytical ability and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work in French preferred

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that makes a real difference
• A warm, welcoming culture guided by our RESPECT values
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• A safe, inclusive workplace where you're supported and appreciated

Additional Requirements

• Criminal Reference Check
• Hybrid role

About Us

At Chartwell, we're all about Making People's Lives BETTER : the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell's commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 1-888-663-6448.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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