Real Estate Associate

Meridia Recruitment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridia Recruitment is assisting a downtown Ottawa law firm in recruiting a Real Estate Associate. The successful candidate will handle residential and commercial real property transactions, including drafting and reviewing documents, and advising clients on closings, financing, and development matters.

The role requires strong legal knowledge, attention to deadlines, and collaboration with corporate, tax, and litigation teams.

Qualifications

• Member of the Ontario Bar, in good standing.
• One year of work experience inOntario real estate law (including articling).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice on real property transactions.

Skills

Ontario Bar

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Client service

Job description

Real Estate Associate

Ottawa,ON

AC-8264

Our client a dynamic, downtown Ottawa law firm is currently looking to expand their team with a highly skilled and experienced Real Estate Lawyer. Our client’s Real Estate team is dedicated to helping businesses, individuals, and families navigate the complexities of real estate, including buying and selling real property, both residential and commercial, planning, financing, development, leasing, and municipal matters with ease and confidence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background and interest in real estate law, both residential and commercial. This role requires excellent legal knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to handle tight deadlines.

The Real Estate Lawyer will work collaboratively with our client’s corporate, private wealth, tax, litigation, and wills and estates teams to ensure the best outcomes and highest standards for our clients.

Your Responsibilities:

• Providing expert legal advice to clients on transactions involving real property.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents related to real estate transactions.
• Managing the administration and negotiation of real estate transactions, and resolution ofany issues that may arise.

Your Requirements:

• Member of the Ontario Bar, in good standing.
• One year of work experience, including articling experience, as a lawyer in Ontario, witha practice focus on Real Estate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to client service.
• Experience in and/or exposure to corporate, tax, municipal, and/or litigation law would bean asset.
• Experience in and/or exposure to real estate development would be an asset.

Employment Equity Statement

Our client is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.