Legal Counsel

Landmark Advisory Services Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial real estate is seeking a Legal Counsel for a one-year paternity leave replacement in Calgary. The role involves drafting and negotiating leasing agreements, providing legal advice, and working collaboratively within a dynamic team. An ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience and be a member of the Law Society of Alberta. Landmark offers a supportive and inclusive workplace focused on the well-being of employees and clients.

Benefits

Generous vacation plan

Extended health care

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial real estate as a lawyer.
• Member of the Law Society of Alberta.
• Collaborative team player with strong negotiation and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare real estate documentation such as leases and offers.
• Provide legal advice and manage lease negotiations.
• Correspond with clients and resolve issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

A tenant-centered commercial real estate advisor of national accounts, whose purpose is to harness the collective influence of our clients, and bring power to the value they create. Our integrated service model provides the client with access to a multi-disciplinary team rendering the following services : Market Intelligence, Transaction Management, Legal Services, Project and Facility Management, Lease Administration and Audit, all working in harmony as a single coordinated unit.

Landmark is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our organization for a one-year paternity leave replacement for our office in Calgary.

We are looking for a lawyer specialized in commercial real estate - leasing. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating leasing agreements (leases, renewals, lease amendments, offers to purchase, estoppels, etc.) and providing legal advice related thereto.

This position is ideal for candidates who are highly organized, have the ability to manage deadlines, have great attention to detail, have great team spirit and are autonomous in drafting and negotiating leases.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide sound legal advice in the best interests of Landmark and / or its clients to all Landmark staff and clients as required. An “open door” policy is expected.
• Draft and prepare real estate documentation such as offers to lease, leases, addendums and other leasing and legal documentation.
• Conduct and control lease negotiations and other legal documentation.
• Correspond with parties concerned (clients, tenants, landlords, lawyers and / or others) to settle leases and solve problematic issues and conflicts.
• Perform all other related duties as required by the position.
• Member of the Law Society of Alberta.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial real estate and in drafting commercial documentation as a lawyer.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Manage priorities and work in a team environment.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

You are

• Relentless in pursuit, going beyond conventional thought to achieve your goals.
• A collaborative team player, working with other team members as a single purpose unit to reach our goals and objectives.
• Known to seek assistance when needed and aware of your abilities. You are open to continuous learning.
• Energetic and embrace opportunities for change.

What we Offer

A diverse and inclusive sense of belonging, where you are empowered to bring ideas forward and act.

We encourage harmony in work and life and enjoy working within an energetic team that cares both for each other and our clients.

We’re always thinking of new ways for our people to share in the company’s success and offer a generous vacation plan and extended health care.