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Senior Counsel (Real Estate)


Company : Robert Walters


Location : Mississauga, Peel Region


Created : 2025-10-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Counsel (Real Estate) We invite you to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate role at Robert Walters. As an experienced real estate lawyer with a strong background in retail leasing, you will join our client based in Mississauga. About the Role As Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate, you will play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of realestate legal matters, including retail leasing, acquisitions, portfolio management, and development projects. You will be part of a highly skilled team of legal professionals with deep expertise across real estate, construction design/engineering, energy, and development projects. Key Responsibilities Retail Leasing: Handle retail leasing matters (essential) and industrial leasing (optional). Portfolio Management: Oversee legal aspects of retail stores, supply chain facilities, and distribution centers. Acquisitions & Development: Support the purchase of new locations and planning for development projects. Contract Documentation: Draft and negotiate contracts with precision and attention to detail. Construction Matters: Provide legal support for constructionrelated issues (experience in this area is a plus but not mandatory). MustHave Skills & Experience Strong background in retail leasing (minimum requirement). Solid technical competence in real estate law with the ability to work independently. Expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and portfolio management. 7+ years of experience working at a reputable law firm or large company with strong foundational training in real estate law. NicetoHave Skills & Experience Industrial leasing experience (optional). Exposure to constructionrelated legal matters is beneficial but not required. Experience working on mixeduse projects with landlords or retailers. What We're Looking For We are seeking someone who is technically sharp, detailoriented, and capable of handling complex real estate matters independently. The ideal candidate will have strong foundational training and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment where precision is critical. Why Join? This role offers the opportunity to work for one of the world's leading retail organizations while tackling cuttingedge legal issues in the real estate space. You will shape the company's approach to property management and development while working alongside a talented team of professionals. How to Apply If you are passionate about real estate law, retail leasing, and portfolio managementand ready to take your career to the next level with one of the world's leading retail organizationsthis is the opportunity for you! To apply, simply click on the link to this job posting or submit your resume directly to Jose Bottazzo at . Seniority level Director Employment type Fulltime Job function Legal Industries Wholesale #J-18808-Ljbffr