Toronto- 8 + Years Senior Real Estate Law Clerk- $105K-$115K Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Real Estate Law Clerk to join the in-house legal team of a leading real estate development organization. This role will play a key operational and transactional support function within the Legal department, working closely with the SVP & General Counsel, development teams, finance, and external counsel. The successful candidate will manage a broad range of real estate transactions across Ontario and the United States, oversee legal department financial processes, and support budgeting and business planning initiatives. This position is ideal for a senior law clerk who enjoys operating at the intersection of legal, financial, and development functions within a fast-paced development environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Real Estate Transactions & Development Support Independently manage and coordinate real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financings, joint ventures and inter-company transfers, including frequent land banking and take-down acquisitions of US lots related to Build-to-Rent projects with our US affiliate, Ashton Woods Draft updates, review and administer Low-Rise Agreements of Purchase and Sale, including amendments, assignments and related documentation Responsible for enrollment and registrations related to HCRA and Tarion For future launch projects, assist in the preparation and review of condominium documentation packages and coordinate with sales teams Coordinate closings, manage closing checklists, circulate signature packages and maintain transaction records Prepare summaries of key agreements for internal legal and business teams Prepare comprehensive summaries of key agreements for legal and business teams if required by lawyers within the Legal Group 2. Legal Operations & Financial Management Manage legal department invoicing, including tracking, review, coding, and submission of external counsel invoices Prepare monthly legal spend summaries and accruals Support annual legal budgeting and matter-based cost tracking Assist with preparation of reports and financial summaries for senior leadership Maintain and improve legal tracking systems, dashboards, and reporting tools 3. File Management & Compliance Maintain bring-forward systems for critical transaction dates and milestones Oversee electronic legal file management and documentation systems Track litigation matters and provide periodic status updates Monitor compliance documentation including HCRA, Tarion, and Land Registry requirements Identify and escalate potential risk exposures or missing documentation 4. Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a key liaison between Legal, High-Rise and Low-Rise, Finance, and external counsel Support internal stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle Identify opportunities to improve legal processes and operational efficiency Assist with special initiatives led by the SVP & General Counsel QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 812+ years of progressive experience as a Real Estate Law Clerk within a real estate development company or leading real estate law firm Significant hands-on experience with: o Low-Rise APS drafting and administration o High-Rise condominium disclosure documentation o Real estate acquisitions, financings and joint ventures Deep working knowledge of Ontario real estate practice, Land Titles system and Teraview Strong understanding of development lifecycle Experience managing legal invoicing and supporting departmental budgets Advanced proficiency in: Teraview Microsoft Excel (financial tracking and reporting) Document management systems Post-secondary diploma or degree in Law Clerk or Legal Administration CORE COMPETENCIES Exceptional organizational discipline and efficiency Strong financial acumen High level of initiative and ownership Comfortable working with senior executives Ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills Solutions-oriented mindset with strong judgment IDEAL PROFILE This role is ideal for a senior clerk who: Is currently operating at a high level within a development company or leading major real estate law firm Wants to be deeply embedded in the business side of development Is comfortable being the operational anchor of a lean legal team, with landholdings in both the US and Ontario Enjoys taking ownership and improving systems Thrives in a high-accountability, high-performance environment For more information or to submit your CV to reference #LI34231
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Senior Real Estate Law Clerk