Paralegal - Real Estate

Clear Destination Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Montreal seeks a Real Estate Paralegal with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience to support commercial real estate projects and oversee matters involving our Canadian corporate entities.

You will work with the legal team to manage transactions, title reviews, closings, and regulatory filings, while ensuring bilingual communication in French and English and meeting tight deadlines. This role requires proactive, detail-oriented professionals who can coordinate with

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of paralegal experience in commercial real estate or related law in Quebec.
• DEC in Paralegal Technology or an equivalent education/experience mix.
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and public registries.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate General Counsel with Canadian real estate matters.
• Prepare and review real estate transactions and lease documentation.
• Coordinate commercial real estate closings.
• Conduct title searches and assess charges, servitudes/easements, hypothecs.
• Review municipal bylaws, zoning and municipal requirements.
• Review site inspections and due diligence with vendors and landlords.
• Monitor time-sensitive milestones and deadlines.
• Draft corporate resolutions, articles of amendment, and closing documents.
• Prepare and file government and corporate filings (federal/provincial).

Skills

Bilingual (French & English)

Time management

Attention to detail

Timeline management

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

DEC in Paralegal Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Quebec Land Register

Corporate registries

Public databases (REQ, RDPRM, Bank Act, OSB, CIPO)

Corporate management databases

Job description

How you make an impact

We are looking for a Real Estate Paralegal with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. In this role, you will support commercial real estate projects and oversee matters involving our Canadian corporate entities. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, and committed to maintaining high professional standards in both French and English.

What you’ll do:

Real Estate

• Work with the Associate General Counsel to manage legal matters related to the Canadian real estate portfolio and coordinate with relevant authorities.
• Prepare and review real estate transactions and lease documentation, including deeds of sale, leases, amendments and easements.
• Coordinate commercial real estate closings.
• Conduct and assess title searches to identify existing charges, servitudes/easements, hypothecs or restrictive covenants.
• Review municipal bylaws, zoning regulations and assess municipal requirements.
• Review site inspections and due diligence reports, and work with surveyors, title insurers, landlords, and sellers to address any deficiencies.
• Monitor time-sensitive milestones including options to renew windows, right of first refusal deadlines, early termination options, etc).
• Draft corporate resolutions, articles of amendment, share provisions, and closing documents for corporate reorganizations.
• Prepare and file government reports and corporate documents, including federal, provincial and extra-provincial filings, incorporations, registrations, amendments, resolutions, and annual reports.

Qualifications we look for

• Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience as a paralegal, handling commercial real estate orate law within Quebec.
• Education: Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Paralegal Technology, or any other combination of relevant education and experience.
• Language Skills: Bilingualism (written and spoken) in French and English.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word and Power Point), Quebec Land Register, of corporate registries and various public databases (such as REQ, RDPRM, Bank Act, Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, CIPO) and of corporate management databases.

• Soft Skills: Strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to set clear timelines, manage key files with confidence, collaborate effectively, and build strong interpersonal relationships.