Senior Law Clerk

SUMMARY:
The Senior Law Clerk plays a key role in supporting the in-house Ontario Legal Team by managing commercial real estate files drafting and reviewing leasing documentation managing and processing licenses and coordinating communications across multiple legal matters. This position requires exceptional organizational skills strong attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information. The Senior Law Clerk ensures the smooth and efficient operation of legal processes by providing comprehensive file management and clerical support.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Draft review and manage commercial real estate documents including purchase agreements leases amendments estoppel certificates and closing packages.

- Conduct and analyze title and off-title searches; review title commitments and resolve related issues.

- Coordinate closing processes including preparation of closing agendas checklists notices of lease.

- Maintain accurate organized records ensuring documentation is current complete easily accessible.

- Track real estate status matters.

- Track lease milestones condition dates and limitation periods when applicable.

- Provide support on due diligence for acquisitions dispositions and development projects.

- Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders external counsel lenders and regulatory bodies to ensure timely completion of transactions.

- Coordinate and attend internal meetings; take minutes and follow up with internal and external parties.

- Coordinate execution of documents.

- Assist lawyers in interpreting and reviewing commercial real estate legal documents.

- Provide general clerical support including managing confidential correspondence and file administration.

- Assist in preparing presentation materials for internal and external use.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Diploma or certificate in Paralegal Studies or Law Clerk Studies.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial real estate law ideally in-house or at a large firm.
- Strong knowledge of commercial real estate law and title matters.
- Strong drafting skills with experience preparing commercial real estate legal documents.
- Ability to conduct and summarize title and off-title searches.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
- Effective meeting coordination and minute-taking skills.
- Ability to maintain organization and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Clear professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint) and Teraview.
- Experience working with legal document management systems is an asset.