Lawyer (Real Estate), 4+ Year Call

Dentons; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Mental health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Fitness subsidy

Parental leave top-up

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Dentons Canada LLP's Edmonton office is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Lawyer with 4+ years of post-call experience to join our growing Real Estate group. You will advise on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and related corporate/commercial matters.

The role offers work on sophisticated files, mentorship from partners, and the resources of a global firm, while staying connected to the local Edmonton market. We value initiative, collaboration, and client service.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial real estate experience, gained in private practice or through relevant in-house legal roles.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta (or eligible for transfer).
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files with competing deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service.
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act on commercial real estate transactions, including purchase/sale, development, project structuring, and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of real estate and commercial agreements.
• Support clients on due diligence, land title matters, leasing, and condominium-related work.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across practice groups (e.g., Corporate, Financial Services).
• Engage in business development and contribute to practice growth.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Dentons Canada LLP's Edmonton office is seeking a highly motivated Commercial Real Estate Lawyer with 4+ years of post-call experience to join our dynamic and collaborative Real Estate team.

The opportunity

Dentons Canada LLP's Edmonton office is seeking an ambitious Commercial Real Estate Lawyer with 4+ years of post-call experience to join our growing Commercial Real Estate group. Our team advises on a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, development projects, financing, and related corporate/commercial transactions. This role provides the opportunity to work on sophisticated files, support major clients, and grow within one of the largest real estate groups in the world.

At Dentons Edmonton, you'll benefit from the resources of a global firm while working in a close-knit, collaborative environment that values mentorship, innovation, and strong local relationships. You will work closely with experienced partners and colleagues in Edmonton and across Canada on meaningful, complex mandates.

We are looking for a talented and motivated lawyer who demonstrates strong substantive skills for their year of call, sound judgement, and the ability to think analytically, creatively, and practically. We value candidates who show curiosity, initiative, and an interest in developing the foundations of their own practice with the support and guidance of our team.

A genuine interest in the real estate sector is important, along with the ability to excel in a team environment while also working independently. Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act on commercial real estate transactions, including purchase/sale, development, project structuring, and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of real estate and commercial agreements.
• Support clients on due diligence, land title matters, leasing, and condominium-related work.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across practice groups (e.g., Corporate, Financial Services).
• Engage in business development and contribute to practice growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial real estate experience, gained in private practice or through relevant in-house legal roles.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta (or eligible for transfer).
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files with competing deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service.
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing is an asset.

Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market. We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs - such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives - are designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 16 consecutive years (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

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