Real Estate & Banking Law Clerk

Loopstra Nixon LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & dental benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Professional development

Job summary

Loopstra Nixon LLP in Toronto, Ontario seeks an experienced Real Estate & Banking Law Clerk to support our commercial real estate and banking practices. Minimum three years in a similar role.

You will conduct PPSA due diligence, draft closing documents, manage PPSA registrations, and assist with Teraview filings under lawyer supervision.

We offer a competitive CAD 80,000–90,000 salary, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a supportive, confidential work environment.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk diploma from an accredited college or completion of ILOc Certification.
• At least three years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Teraview and familiarity with MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Word).
• Excellent communication with keen attention to detail and grammar.
• Independent worker who can also collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence: PPSA, liens, and related corporate matters.
• Draft closing agendas, loan documents, officer’s certificates, resolutions and other closing deliverables under lawyer supervision.
• Prepare and register PPSA liens across jurisdictions; maintain transaction records.
• Prepare closing/security documents and Teraview registrations.
• Address title requisition letters and respond accordingly.
• Perform title and off-title searches; summarize findings.
• Attend closings and liaise between lawyers and internal/external parties.

Skills

Teraview

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Law Clerk diploma

ILOC Certification

Tools

Teraview

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate & Banking Law Clerk to join our team, supporting our commercial real estate and banking & financial services practices. We are looking for a dedicated professional who has at least three years of experience in a similar role.

What You Will Be Doing

• Conduct due diligence activities, including ordering, reviewing, and reporting on searches related to Personal Property Security Act (PPSA), liens, and other corporate matters.
• Draft critical documents such as closing agendas, loan documents, officer’s certificates, resolutions, and other closing deliverables under lawyer supervision.
• Handle the preparation and registration of PPSA liens across relevant jurisdictions and maintain detailed transaction record books.
• Preparing transaction documents including closing/security documents and Teraview registrations.
• Address and respond to title requisition letters.
• Perform title and off-title searches, preparing concise summaries of findings.
• Attending to closings.
• Act as a liaison between lawyers and internal/external parties, facilitating effective communication on file progression and related matters.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk diploma from an accredited college or completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Teraview and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent communication skills with a keen attention to detail and grammar.
• Independent worker with the ability to also perform in team settings.
• Upholds a high level of professionalism and maintains confidentiality in all matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• LoopstraNixonLLPoffersacompetitiveandcomprehensivetotalrewardspackage,including:
• Salaryrange:$80,000–$90,000CAD,commensuratewithexperience
• Comprehensivehealthanddentalbenefits
• HealthCareSpendingAccount
• Professionaldevelopmentandeducationassistance
• Wellnessandemployeeengagementprograms

Additional Information

• This position is an addition to our existing Real Estate & Banking team.
• We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen or assess candidates in our recruitment process.

Loopstra Nixon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, we are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.