Corporate & Real Estate Legal Assistant Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Fuze HR
Position: CORPORATE & REAL ESTATE LEGAL ASSISTANT
Corporate & Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant
Compensation & Work Arrangement
Salary: $55,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience
Benefits effective from Day 1
3 weeks’ vacation
Location:
Downtown Toronto
Fully onsite for the first 6 weeks of employment, with the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid schedule thereafter.
About the Opportunity A reputable downtown Toronto law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Corporate & Commercial Real Estate team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and enjoys supporting a collaborative legal team.
Key Responsibilities
Support corporate and commercial transaction files, including corporate searches, PPSA summaries, closing agendas, and preparation of closing documentation and report books
Draft, revise, and format legal documents and agreements, including shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, leases, security documents, and other commercial contracts
Conduct title and off-title searches and coordinate title insurance matters with insurers
Review and organize due diligence materials, contracts, and supporting transaction documentation
Prepare and maintain transaction summaries and project tracking documents
Assist with commercial leasing matters, including lease preparation, renewals, amendments, and lease summaries
Manage commercial real estate transactions from file opening through closing, including requisition correspondence, closing documentation, lender conditions, and reporting letters
Assist with commercial financing transactions, including preparation and review of financing and security documentation
Maintain legal files and complete administrative tasks such as conflict checks, file openings, wire transfers, cheque requisitions, and internal documentation
Utilize legal software and document management systems such as Teraview, Conveyancer, Matter Sphere, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and related applications
Provide general administrative and legal support as required
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk
Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma program
Strong experience with commercial real estate transactions
Hands-on experience preparing and registering Teraview documents
Knowledge of title insurance procedures and documentation
Experience with Corp-link and Cyberbahn is considered an asset
Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
This posting reflects an active vacancy. We use applicant tracking software and technology-assisted tools to support the screening and management of applications; all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to application volume, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Interested candidates may send their resume to #ONDT #ondt
Title: Corporate & Real Estate Legal Assistant
Company: Fuze HR
Location: Toronto, Canada
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