Leasing Law Clerk (6 to 12 month Contract)

Choice Properties; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate investment trust is seeking a Leasing Law Clerk in Toronto to manage commercial lease documentation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in commercial leasing, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to liaise with various departments. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on the retail and commercial real estate sector.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial leasing experience, preferably with a law firm or real estate company.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial lease documents.
• Ensure compliance with internal corporate policies and governance standards.
• Monitor and report on leasing matters.

Skills

Commercial leasing experience

Legal drafting and negotiation

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Digital collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, DocuSign)

Job description

Location:

22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S5

Reporting directly to the Director, Legal Counsel, the Leasing Law Clerk candidate will play a key role in managing the full lifecycle of commercial lease documentation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial lease documents, including leases, lease amending agreements, lease extension agreements, pylon sign agreements, offers to lease, and other related documentation.
• Respond to lease-related inquiries from the business for day-to-day matters.
• Liaise with different business groups, departments and stakeholders within the company and affiliated companies.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel as required.
• Ensure all lease documentation is prepared in compliance with internal corporate policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Monitor the progress of leasing matters, summarize key information, and provide regular status updates to the legal and business teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial leasing experience gained at a law firm or in-house with a real estate company, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating commercial leases and related legal documents.
• Strong knowledge of commercial leasing, with strong legal drafting, documentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret lease provisions and identify potential risks or inconsistencies.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and dependability, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).
• Comfortable with digital collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, DocuSign) to streamline document management and approvals.
• A proactive attitude, coupled with a willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Demonstrates curiosity, motivation, and engagement in their work.
• Bilingualism is an asset but not required.

About Choice Properties

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an owner, manager and developer of well-located retail and commercial real estate across Canada. Choice Properties' portfolio spans approximately 65 million square feet of gross leasable area and consists of over 700 properties primarily focused on supermarket-anchored shopping centers.

Choice Properties’ strategy is to create value by enhancing and optimizing its portfolio through high quality transactions, strategic development and active property management. We mainly focus on necessity-based retail, and high-quality industrial and mixed-use assets. In particular, we have a strategic relationship with Loblaw, our largest tenant, that provides us with access to high quality investment opportunities.

Our established operating platform with a proven track record of success also provides us with access to a transformational development pipeline that we believe supports superior long-term value creation and growth. A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture.

Choice Properties REIT recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Number of Openings:

1

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