Legal Counsel

Broadstreet Properties; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing property management company in Winnipeg is seeking a practical lawyer to join their legal department. This role involves providing legal advice across all departments, managing litigation, and drafting legal documents. Candidates should have an LLB/JD, at least two years of post-call experience, and a preference for expertise in corporate, commercial, and construction litigation. The company offers extensive health benefits and prioritizes employee wellbeing and inclusivity.

Benefits

Employer paid extended health, vision, and dental coverage

Yearly health and wellness benefit

In-house professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post-call experience.
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Manitoba or transferable.
• Preference for experience in corporate commercial and construction litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate legal advice across all departments.
• Manage external litigation counsel in various areas.
• Draft and review litigation documents.
• Work closely with the legal team.
• Manage risk while facilitating business operations.

Skills

Legal advice

Litigation management

Drafting legal documents

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

LLB/JD or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a practical, results-focused lawyer to join the legal department of a growing company in the important real estate development sector, building and operating purpose-built rentals from dirt to door.

In this role, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to build a legal career in an important and growing real-estate space while helping to deliver the housing that Canadians need.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely and practical legal advice to all departments within the organization
• Manage external litigation counsel in all areas of litigation including construction and personal injury
• Draft and review litigation documents including notices of civil claim and responses to civil claim
• Work closely with other members of the legal team
• Draft legal agreements and other legal documents
• Manage risk as a facilitator of business operations
• Actively participate in building and maintaining our positive office environment

What you need to be successful

• LLB/JD or equivalent
• Minimum two years post-call experience
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Manitoba, or ability to transfer from other provincial law society
• Preference for experience in corporate commercial, construction, litigation
• Critical thinker who takes a practical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities under tight timelines
• Team player, but with the ability to work independently when required with minimum supervision and a high degree of personal initiative

The perks

• Employer paid extended health, vision, and dental coverage (including family)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Yearly health and wellness benefit
• RPP eligibility after one year
• Employee recognition program
• In-house professional development opportunities

Why Broadstreet?

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. is a family owned and operated property management company, partnered with Seymour Pacific Developments, that manage multi-family residential communities. We are a growing organization made up of diverse team members who are motivated to continuously innovate our approach to asset management. We consider employee wellbeing a priority and are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our teams while ensuring a workplace that is respectful of everyone.

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.