Job Description

Job Title: Corporate and Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant/Clerk  
Job #: 16908
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: Commensurate with experience 
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Our client, a respected full-service law firm in downtown Toronto, is looking for a highly skilled Legal Assistant with experience in corporate and commercial real estate law. This hybrid opportunity (3 days in-office) is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being deeply involved in complex transactions.

Duties:

• Support corporate/commercial and real estate transactions from open to close

• Conduct and review corporate, title, and off-title searches; prepare PPSA summaries and closing documentation

• Draft, revise, and finalize commercial contracts, leases, non-disturbance agreements, and security documents

• Manage closing agendas, prepare report books, and assist with due diligence reviews

• Coordinate title insurance and liaise with insurers

• Prepare real estate and corporate summaries for transaction tracking

• Draft client correspondence, requisition letters, reporting letters, and internal documentation

• Use legal software including Teraview, Conveyancer, MatterSphere, MS Office, Workshare, and Adobe

• Provide administrative support, including file opening/maintenance, cheque requisitions, and wire transfers

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant or clerk in commercial real estate and corporate law

• Law Clerk or Legal Assistant diploma

• Proficiency with Teraview, title insurance processes, and document registration

• Experience with Corp-link and Cyberbahn is an asset

• Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

How to Apply:
Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16908 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.