Law Clerk - Commercial Real Estate

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

Based in the Ottawa office, we are seeking an experienced commercial real estate Law Clerk to work in our Real Estate group within our Business Law Department. The candidate being sought will have established commercial real estate and real estate lending experience and should be able to manage multiple matters concurrently with minimal supervision, as well as be able to work within a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently draft a variety of documentation, including closing documents, mortgage security documentation and related agreements and documents, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file.
• Coordinate, review and evaluate title and off-title due diligence matters, together with preparing a draft title report.
• Evaluate the file to review facts, determine appropriate processes and plan the steps necessary for the conduct of the file, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
• Act as the front-line liaison with the client for real estate/lending matters connected with their file.
• Work well in a team environment, employing good communication and social skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5 years legal experience as a commercial real estate Law Clerk/Paralegal in the Province of Ontario.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to professionals, law clerks and legal administrative assistants.
• Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
• Ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
• Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary.
• Experience with Teraview and Conveyancer.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.