We are working with one of Canada's largest REIT companies in their search for a Commercial Leasing Law Clerk. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, leading company with career progression & growth opportunities available.

Responsibilities of Commercial Leasing Law Clerk

• Prepare legal documentation for commercial leasing transactions (retail focus)
• Negotiate legal terms of offers to lease, letters of intent, leases, renewals, transfers, relocations, expansions, terminations, estoppels etc
• Draft, review and revise notices of default and termination
• Finalize legal documentation for deal approval and document execution by authorized signing officers of owner companies
• Review and comment on legal documentation prepared by third parties (i.e., tenants, brokers, and lawyers)
• Ensure legal documentation is in line with company policies, procedures, strategies and approved signing authority
• Advise leasing department of business and legal concerns in papering transactions
• Respond to inquiries (internal and external) and interpret lease-related issues
• Conduct Teraview and corporate searches
• Conduct due diligence for financing, acquisition, or special projects
• Participate in special projects and take on other duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements of Commercial Leasing Law Clerk

• A minimum of 5 years of experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated complex commercial leases and ancillary legal documents
• Strong knowledge of commercial leasing with excellent documentation, drafting and negotiation skills to navigate complex lease agreements with confidence and accuracy
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Well-developed attention to detail with a strong ability to manage a heavy workload and work within deadlines
• Licensure as Paralegal, law clerk designation or equivalent legal education is highly preferred

If you're interested in this position, please apply now or reach out to Megan for a further confidential chat.

megan.gallagher@robertwalters.com

+1 647-897-3610