Job Description

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Business Officer - Legal to join our client
Contract Period: 18 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: Starting from $26 per hour
Location: Toronto, SK
Location Type: Hybrid: 4 days in office
Business Hours: Monday to Friday; Core Business Hours
Job Responsibilities:

• The person will be responsible for supporting the corporate and legal administrative work across the Alternatives teams, with a primary focus on the Real estate strategy
• The role will require close collaboration with external law firms, asset managers and across teams that include the Investment and Finance teams, Operations, and the Corporate legal team, among others to support ongoing deliverables as well as governance matters
• Coordinating with external law firms and asset managers regarding corporate maintenance matters for legal entities holdings the portfolios' investments
• Coordinating the execution of various corporate maintenance documents and assisting with the execution of various transaction documents relating to acquisitions, dispositions and financings
• Dealing with and responding to 3rd party and internal stakeholder inquiries and conducting follow up as required
• Maintaining and organizing files with a robust follow-up system
• Demonstrating a team attitude with an accountability and confidentiality to both internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals of the Firm

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• Legal Assistant diploma or college certificate in office administration or Information & Communications Technologies or equivalent; potentially also an Undergraduate degree and/or higher (preferred)
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Strong time management, organizational, multi-tasking and analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of business and legal terminology
• Ability to independently manage your workload, following-up on files and delays with minimal supervision
• Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Applications (specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
• Varied real estate experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions with a minimum of supervision in a fast paced, high-volume environment is an asset
• Notary Public appointment is an asset

****ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****
***We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team. ***
How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment. #LI-TM1

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