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Real Estate Associate Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Life After Law

Position: Real Estate Associate (2-4 Years)

Our client, a dynamic law firm with varied practice, is looking to bring on a Junior Real Estate Lawyer to their growing team. This is an in-office position located in Toronto that has the potential to turn hybrid after some time.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of transactional real estate experience and a keen interest in offshoots such as commercial lending and leasing.

Responsibilities

  • Leading commercial and residential real estate transactions, which included the preparation of closing agendas, management of applicable security documents, and oversight of escrow funds.
  • Conducting comprehensive title searches using Teraview, identifying liens or easements, and reviewing lengthy lease abstracts to identify critical risks.
  • Acting on behalf of lenders or borrowers in real estate financing transactions, drafting required security documents and negotiating title insurance policies.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex retail, office, and industrial leases, including ancillary documents like tenant acknowledgments and non-disturbance agreements.
  • Serving as a primary point of contact for landlords, tenants, and institutional lenders, providing clear legal advice on transaction terms and operational lease interpretations.

Qualifications

  • An Ontario‑licensed Lawyer with 2-4 years of post‑call experience in a transactional real estate practice, emphasizing commercial leasing.
  • A JD or LLB.
  • A keen desire to grow within a strong firm, learning broader strands of real estate law to develop the practice.
  • Advanced proficiency in Teraview, Lawyer Done Deal, Unity, and Ghost Practice—an asset.

If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a dynamic environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing, please send us your details.

The compensation range is $120,000-$150,000 dependent on experience and qualifications.

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Title: Real Estate Associate

Company: Life After Law

Location: Toronto, Canada

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