Toronto- 5 + Years SENIOR LAW CLERK, REAL ESTATE- In-Office Role- $95K-$130K (10% Bonus) Our client is one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. From office to retail, logistics to multifamily, and hospitality to development, they work across sectors to bring high-quality, sustainable real estate to life around the globe every day. Our client is seeking a new Senior Law Clerk, Real Estate to join their team in Toronto, ON. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Legal, this position will provide commercial leasing law clerk (office/retail) services with respect to all legal entities in Eastern Region Canada. This includes but is not limited to drafting and negotiating offers, leases and related documents, providing legal support and performing review/oversight of lease administration functions. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you. Role & Responsibilities: Draft, revise, and assist in negotiating office/retail leases and ancillary lease documents such as lease extensions/renewals, amendments, surrender, overhold, consent to sublease, parking agreements, storage agreements, default letters, non-disturbance agreements, and general correspondence Review lease document information in VTS (Electronic Lease Workflow) Interact with internal clients and external legal counsel and tenants, under the supervision of counsel Provide general administrative support to counsel Instruct outside counsel with respect to the preparation, negotiation and completion of legal documentation including reviewing drafts and approval of final documents submitted by outside counsel for execution by landlord Participate in legal initiatives including preparation of estoppel certificates and major tenant lease summaries in connection with financing, organizing leasing precedent system, updating lease document templates, and participating in other special projects Handle tenants requests for transfer of lease including obtaining all required information for landlords review, reviewing lease documents to determine landlords rights, and obtaining landlords approval (including discussion with financial analyst, property manager and asset managers). Inform tenants of landlords decision including drafting and sending letters explaining landlords refusal, or preparing, negotiating, and completing any required consent documents Supervise and review ancillary documents prepared by junior legal assistants including aiding in drafting and reviewing tenants amendments Provide ongoing support to leasing managers, property managers, asset managers and other staff in areas such as interpretation and review of lease documents, providing advice as to rights, restrictions, and obligations, and drafting documentation and correspondence as requested Perform other lease administration functions including preparation and/or approval of lease summaries, ensuring quality of information recorded in lease management systems (e.g. approving deals), providing updates for status reports and maintaining list of retail exclusives and first rights Your Qualifications: Minimum 8 years of related legal experience in commercial (office and retail) leasing within a law firm or in-house legal department Completion of recognized law clerk diploma or equivalent experience Sophisticated comprehension of leasing issues Advanced level Microsoft Office skills Knowledge of Yardi and VTS would be considered an asset Exceptional attention to detail, with superior level of reading comprehension skills, sophisticated drafting skills, good judgement and strong negotiating and analytical skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and is self-motivated with a positive attitude Team player, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, judge changing priorities, and take strong initiative For more information or to submit your CV to reference #LI34215
Job Title
Senior Law Clerk