Legal Clerk- Real Estate

Great Gulf; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm is seeking an experienced Legal Clerk in Toronto. Responsibilities include maintenance of legal files, supporting transactions, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in the Real Estate sector and exceptional communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary within a dynamic work environment focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Real Estate.
• Experience within the Construction industry is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on various transactions.
• Compile documents and maintain legal files.
• Assist with monthly budgeting and prepare reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Emotional intelligence

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in legal administration

Tools

MS Office

Teraview

Visio

Excel

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From our first lot in Cambridge, Ontario, to residential, commercial, and recreational developments in 18 cities across North America, we’ve come a long way. While a lot has changed in that time, one thing hasn’t : our unwavering commitment to building great spaces that inspire the people who live, work and play. With over 45 years of experience, we continue to transform and lead the industry with technology, sustainable design and innovation with a multi-faceted portfolio including commercial, mixed used and residential development, construction management and software, engineering penalization manufacturing, architecture and hospitality.

All companies under the Great Gulf Group umbrella are united by one simple goal : the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved daily with the passion and dedication of every person who works tirelessly to make us great. If you have what it takes to make great things happen, apply today to join our team!

Great Gulf is seeking a talented and experienced Legal Clerk to join our team in Toronto.

The Real Estate Legal Clerk is responsible for maintenance of bring forward system for key dates, maintaining electronic databases of legal files, maintaining and leading invoicing process, assisting with monthly budgeting and preparation of reports to Senior Executive teams, knowledge of property ownership, legal descriptions and title documents, preparing litigation reports and other key summaries. Also, they will provide support for various legal transactions, including acquisitions, financings and joint ventures, under the supervision of a lawyer.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on various transactions including setting up of data rooms; review of closing documents, closing checklists, compiling schedules and arranging signatories
• Compile HCRA and Tarion documents as well as assist with standard purchase and sale agreements and condominium documents, as needed
• Prepare summaries and / or charts of key agreements for use by legal and various business groups
• Maintain litigation reporting chart
• Assist with monthly budgeting and preparation of reports to Senior Executive teams
• Assist with preparation of simple agreements, preparing notices, etc.
• Open, close and update files; file accordingly
• Handle department invoicing, tracking status, and preparing summaries and payment of same
• Other administrative tasks and / or special projects, as needed
• Draft and prepare simple legal agreements and notices, as required.

Communication / Influencing Others

The Legal Clerk will work closely with the SVP and General Counsel and other Lawyers and Law clerks in the department, as well as High Rise, Mid Rise and Low Rise Development, US Land banking transactions and various external partners.

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of experience handling complex transactions in a multi-entity organization in the Real Estate industry

Post-secondary degree or diploma in legal administration, law clerk or paralegal studies, or related field

Exceptional communication skills and emotional intelligence in knowing how to manage various personalities

Strong critical thinking ability and resourcefulness to troubleshoot problems and discover solutions

Strong proficiency in MS Office; online business and legal research tools

Strong proficiency in Teraview, including performing searches and acquiring relevant documentation and agreements from Teraview / the Land Registry system

Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail

Experience within the Construction industry is strongly preferred; Experience within the Real Estate industry is required

Experience with Visio and Excel is an asset

SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY

N / A

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Indoors in a shared office space

Office environment – sitting / working at desk / computer

Working in office a minimum of 4 days a week

Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer 90% of the time

Why join Great Gulf?

Opportunity to work for a leading real estate development company

Exciting projects and challenging opportunities to develop high-profile residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Competitive salary and benefits package

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not accepting International applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Industries

Construction

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