Overview
Law Clerk Jobs in Markham, Ontario, Canada at QuickBite Collective
Title: Law Clerk
Company: QuickBite Collective
Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada
About Quickbite Collective Inc
Company: Quickbite Collective Inc.
Location: Markham (In-Office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Quickbite Collective is a growing franchisor and operator of quick-service restaurant brands across Canada. We are seeking a Law Clerk with experience in franchising, commercial real estate, and corporate law to support our expanding franchise network and corporate operations.
This role will work closely with internal stakeholders across finance, operations, and franchise development, while coordinating with external legal counsel on franchise, real estate, corporate, and transactional matters.
Key Responsibilities
Franchise & Corporate Support
- Draft, coordinate, and manage franchise agreements, renewals, transfers, amendments, and related legal documentation
- Assist with franchise disclosure documentation and compliance requirements
- Maintain corporate records, minute books, resolutions, and legal filings
- Support franchise sales, transfers, acquisitions, and financing transactions
- Track legal obligations, renewals, notices, and key contractual dates
Real Estate & Leasing
- Review and prepare lease abstracts for commercial leases
- Coordinate lease negotiations, renewals, assignments, landlord consents, and amendments
- Assist with site acquisitions, lease transfers, and real estate transactions
- Maintain a centralized database of leases and critical lease dates
Legal Administration
- Draft and administer legal agreements guaranties, promissory notes, and settlement agreements
- Coordinate document execution and maintain legal records and document repositories
- Liaise with franchisees, landlords, lenders, and external legal counsel
- Assist with legal research, document review, and preparation of materials for outside counsel
- Work alongside external franchise, real estate, and corporate counsel on ongoing legal matters
- Coordinate document preparation and information requests to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of external legal resources
- Assist with acquisitions, franchise disclosure updates, financing transactions, lease negotiations, and dispute resolution matters
Qualifications
- Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent legal education
- 2–5 years of experience in franchising, commercial real estate, corporate law, or a related legal environment
- Experience reviewing and drafting legal agreements and lease documentation
- Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and document management systems
What we offer?
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding QSR and franchising company
- Exposure to multi-brand operations and strategic finance initiatives
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation package & benefits
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.
Why Join Quickbite?
- Work directly with senior leadership in a rapidly growing franchise organization
- Gain exposure to franchising, commercial real estate, acquisitions, financing, and corporate transactions
- Collaborate with leading external legal advisors while developing in-house expertise
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement as the organization continues to expand
