Senior Law Clerk - Real Estate

Gowling WLG; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Ottawa seeks an experienced commercial real estate Law Clerk to manage documentation and client relations. You will draft agreements, coordinate due diligence, and guide junior team members. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The firm promotes a hybrid work environment and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years legal experience as a commercial real estate Law Clerk/Paralegal in Ontario.
• Effective communication with Firm members and clients.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to mentor junior associates.
• Knowledge of current legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft documentation including agreements and mortgage security.
• Coordinate title and off-title due diligence.
• Evaluate files for appropriate processes.
• Act as client liaison for real estate/lending matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Teamwork

Client communication

Mentoring

Tools

Teraview

Conveyancer

Job description

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - Raise the Bar Thrive Together, Embrace Differences – in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

Based in the Ottawa office, we are seeking an experienced commercial real estate Law Clerk to work in our Real Estate group within our Business Law Department. The candidate being sought will have established commercial real estate and real estate lending experience and should be able to manage multiple matters concurrently with minimal supervision, as well as be able to work within a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently draft a variety of documentation, including agreements of purchase and sale and related transaction documents, as well as mortgage security documentation and related agreements and documents, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file.
• Coordinate, review and evaluate title and off-title due diligence matters, together with preparing a draft title report
• Evaluates the file to review facts, determine appropriate processes and plans the steps necessary for the conduct of the file, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
• Often acts as the front line liaison with the client for real estate/lending matters connected with their file.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, employing good communication and social skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5 years legal experience as a commercial real estate Law Clerk/Paralegal in the Province of Ontario
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude to coach and mentor junior associates, law clerks and students.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to professionals, law clerks and legal administrative assistants.
• Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations.
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
• Ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
• Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary.
• Experience with Teraview and Conveyancer.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.