Job Description

Job Title: Corporate – Commercial – Real Estate Law Clerk (In-House)

Job #: 16741

Job Type: Full time, permanent 

Location: North York

Salary: $70,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits 

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility after training

Client Profile 

Our client, is currently looking for an In-House Corporate/Commercial/Real Estate Law Clerk. This company has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities. 

• Large scale real estate development, investment and asset management company.
• Fostering a future you want to live, work and grow in,
• Office located in North York!

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supporting General Counsel directly;
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating corporate letters, documents, agreements, including familiarity with construction contracts under CCDC standards;
• Managing and providing comprehensive corporate support of/to subsidiaries; liaising where required with non-legal resources within subsidiaries involved in legal entity maintenance;
• Administering pre-construction and construction documents;
• Supporting legal counsel and construction managers;
• Acting as a point of contact for construction managers and trades regarding legal and contractual questions;
• Maintaining accurate documentation, organizing and updating legal documents and

producing memoranda to legal counsel on a variety of legal issues, as required;

• Assisting legal counsel on all other legal duties/tasks, as required. 

Requirements: 

      -     A law clerk or paralegal diploma or degree;

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in corporate commercial law, construction law or contract law;
• Ability to manage complex contract structures including understanding contract performance, warranties, and cost management under a construction management agreement;
• Proficiency in legal research;
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Strong Organizational and prioritization abilities;
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment, and;
• Proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

How To Apply 

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com , and quote Opportunity #16784 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant. 

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.