Intermediate/Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal – #5171

Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate/Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its busy Commercial Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative team that values professionalism, exceptional client service, and a positive working environment. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied and sophisticated commercial real estate practice together with a competitive compensation package and flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial real estate acquisitions and sales, including preparing and coordinating closing agendas, closing documentation, and closing books.
• Handle land assembly and subdivision matters, including preparing Section 219 Covenants, easements, rights of way, undertaking letters, and complex Land Title Office registrations.
• Prepare mortgages and related security documentation for lender and borrower financing transactions.
• Coordinate bulk strata lot closings for new developments, including preparing information packages and all required closing documentation.
• Conduct real estate due diligence searches and prepare related reporting.
• Review and interpret purchase and sale agreements.
• Liaise with sales centres, purchasers’ solicitors, clients, realtors, and other stakeholders throughout transactions.
• Ensure compliance with LOTA and Property Transfer Tax (PTT) reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Paralegal Studies or equivalent commercial real estate experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal within a law firm.
• Ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and manage multiple files with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with commercial real estate software, myLTSA, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $125,000–$145,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Health and wellness subsidy.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Personal days.
• Group retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

  Please send resume to legal@rjohnsoncorp.com, attention Richard.

While we thank all those who apply for their time, only those who are short-listed will be contacted due to the high volume of resumes received.