Senior Law Clerk, Real Estate

Brookfield Asset Management Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group RRSP

Tuition reimbursement

Early close on summer Fridays

Paid maternity leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

Brookfield Properties in Toronto, ON seeks a Senior Law Clerk, Real Estate to draft, negotiate and manage commercial office/retail lease documents. You will coordinate with counsel, review lease data in VTS, and support leasing and asset-management teams across the Brookfield portfolio.

The role requires a minimum of 8 years in commercial leasing, a law clerk diploma, and strong drafting and negotiation skills. Hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits program are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related legal experience in commercial leasing (office/retail).
• Completion of recognized law clerk diploma or equivalent experience.
• Sophisticated understanding of leasing issues.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of Yardi and VTS is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, drafting, judgment and negotiation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team player, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and negotiate office/retail leases and related documents.
• Review lease information in VTS and coordinate with clients and counsel.
• Interact with internal/external stakeholders under supervision of counsel.
• Provide general administrative support to counsel.
• Instruct outside counsel and approve final documents for execution.
• Prepare estoppel certificates and major tenant lease summaries for financing.
• Manage lease transfer requests and landlord approvals.
• Supervise junior staff on ancillary documents and amendments.
• Support leasing, property, and asset managers with lease doc review and advice.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Drafting

Independent work

Team collaboration under pressure

Education

Law clerk diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

Yardi

VTS

Job description

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Job Description

We Are Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you.

Brookfield Properties develops and operates real estate investments on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. From office to retail, logistics to multifamily, and hospitality to development, we work across sectors to bring high-quality, sustainable real estate to life around the globe every day.

We are seeking a new Senior Law Clerk, Real Estate to join Brookfield Properties in Toronto, ON. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Legal, this position will provide commercial leasing law clerk (office/retail) services with respect to all legal entities in Eastern Region Canada within the Brookfield Properties portfolio. This includes but is not limited to drafting and negotiating offers, leases and related documents, providing legal support and performing review/oversight of lease administration functions.

If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Draft, revise, and assist in negotiating office/retail leases and ancillary lease documents such as lease extensions/renewals, amendments, surrender, overhold, consent to sublease, parking agreements, storage agreements, default letters, non-disturbance agreements, and general correspondence

• Review lease document information in VTS (Electronic Lease Workflow)

• Interact with internal clients and external legal counsel and tenants, under the supervision of counsel

• Provide general administrative support to counsel

• Instruct outside counsel with respect to the preparation, negotiation and completion of legal documentation including reviewing drafts and approval of final documents submitted by outside counsel for execution by landlord

• Participate in legal initiatives including preparation of estoppel certificates and major tenant lease summaries in connection with financing, organizing leasing precedent system, updating lease document templates, and participating in other special projects

• Handle tenants’ requests for transfer of lease including obtaining all required information for landlord’s review, reviewing lease documents to determine landlord’s rights, and obtaining landlord’s approval (including discussion with financial analyst, property manager and asset managers). Inform tenants of landlord’s decision including drafting and sending letters explaining landlord’s refusal, or preparing, negotiating, and completing any required consent documents

• Supervise and review ancillary documents prepared by junior legal assistants including aiding in drafting and reviewing tenants’ amendments

• Provide ongoing support to leasing managers, property managers, asset managers and other Brookfield staff in areas such as interpretation and review of lease documents, providing advice as to rights, restrictions, and obligations, and drafting documentation and correspondence as requested

• Perform other lease administration functions including preparation and/or approval of lease summaries, ensuring quality of information recorded in lease management systems (e.g. approving deals), providing updates for status reports and maintaining list of retail exclusives and first rights

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of related legal experience in commercial (office and retail) leasing within a law firm or in-house legal department

• Completion of recognized law clerk diploma or equivalent experience

• Sophisticated comprehension of leasing issues

• Advanced level Microsoft Office skills

• Knowledge of Yardi and VTS would be considered an asset

• Exceptional attention to detail, with superior level of reading comprehension skills, sophisticated drafting skills, good judgement and strong negotiating and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and is self-motivated with a positive attitude

• Team player, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, judge changing priorities, and take strong initiative

Your Career @ Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.

Why Brookfield Properties?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as Group RRSP, tuition reimbursement, early close on summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

The expected salary range for this role is $110,000 –$150,000 annually. Final compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, education, job-related skills, and internal equity.

Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment. We may use AI to assist in our search to identify the best candidate.

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Position Opening Reason:

New PositionWe are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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