Legal Assistant (Commercial Real Estate)

BarBurrito Restaurants Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-casual restaurant chain in Toronto is looking for an entry-level Legal Assistant to support legal operations related to their real estate portfolio. The role includes managing tenant documents and coordinating with various departments. Strong attention to detail and a Law Clerk diploma are preferred. This position offers a competitive salary between CA$45,000.00 and CA$50,000.00 annually along with employer-paid benefits.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits (dental, vision, medical)

Credit to spend on delicious food at BarBurrito

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a legal assistant or junior law clerk, ideally in commercial real estate or corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Complete and manage credit check forms and new tenant forms.
• Track and update LOI (Letter of Intent) conditions.
• Monitor the Leasing inbox and triage incoming lease/legal emails.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Digital tool proficiency (Monday.com, Outlook, Excel)

Education

Law Clerk diploma or Legal Assistant certification

Job description

BarBurrito Restaurants Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$45,000.00 / yr - CA$50,000.00 / yr

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About BarBurrito

BarBurrito is a leading Canadian fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant chain, known for serving fresh, customizable, and delicious burritos, tacos, and bowls. With a focus on high-quality ingredients and exceptional customer service, we are passionate about creating a fun and vibrant dining experience for our guests. As we continue to expand across North America, we are committed to supporting our franchise partners and growing a strong, dynamic team that shares our enthusiasm for great food and community. Join us and be part of an exciting brand that is revolutionizing the way people enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine!

About the Role

As a Legal Assistant , you’ll report directly to the VP of Legal to support the legal operations of our real estate portfolio. You will handle key administrative and legal support tasks related to leases, tenant documents, Monday.com board management, and general communications. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and an interest in real estate, contracts, or corporate legal work. While the work is legal-administrative in nature, it’s closely tied to our business operations, giving you exposure to real estate development, leasing, and franchise growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and manage credit check forms, new tenant forms, and waivers
• Track and update LOI (Letter of Intent) conditions
• Conduct follow-ups on area certificates
• Submit and track Tenant Improvement Allowance requests to Landlords
• Update internal databases with information relating to franchise transfers
• Manage Monday.com boards related to documents, location tracking, and onboarding
• Monitor the Leasing inbox and triage incoming lease / legal emails
• Support with real estate & broker meeting notes
• Monitor brokers for follow-ups on franchisee-generated leads
• Provide support on various projects for the VP Real Estate and VP Legal

Qualifications & Skills

1+ years of experience as a legal assistant or junior law clerk, ideally in commercial real estate, corporate law, or residential real estate

A Law Clerk diploma or Legal Assistant certification is preferred

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Comfortable using digital tools like Monday.com, Outlook, and Excel

Able to work independently while coordinating with multiple departments

Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

What We Offer :

45,000 to $50,000 yearly salary.

Employer-paid benefits (dental, vision, medical).

A supportive and collaborative team culture.

Credit to spend on delicious food at BarBurrito.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Administrative and Legal

Industries

Restaurants and Real Estate

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