Job Description

Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant
Job #17063
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Toronto, ON
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid

Our client, a respected and growing law firm, is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant to join its busy and collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with strong commercial real estate experience who enjoys managing sophisticated transactions and providing exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise agreements of purchase and sale, leases, financing, and closing documents;
• Manage transaction files from opening to closing, including due diligence and document organization;
• Coordinate title and off-title searches and review search results;
• Prepare closing documentation and assist with transaction closings;
• Liaise with clients, lenders, and third parties;
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and correspondence;
• Perform general administrative duties, including scanning and electronic filing.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma/certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution;
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in a commercial real estate environment;
• Strong understanding of legal procedures, documentation, and file management within a commercial real estate practice;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams);
• Experience working with PDF software, DocuSign, and a document management system such as iManage;
• Experience using Teraview and Workshare Compare;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to exceptional client service;
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Confident self-starter who works effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team;
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a positive, solutions-oriented approach.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly email your resume to reception@kentlegal.com and quote Opportunity #17063 in the subject line of your email.

If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please contact your recruitment consultant.