Job Description

Ottawa, ON
AC-8264
Our client a dynamic, downtown Ottawa law firm is currently looking to expand their team with a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate. They serve a wide variety of clients on a wide variety of transactions. The firm is looking to hire a driven and talented real estate lawyer to help them continue their tradition of providing high-quality legal services and developing long-lasting relationships with their clients.
You are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter with great attention-to-detail and strong multitasking abilities. You possess a superior work ethic and an aptitude for oral and written communication, as well as demonstrated experience in handling a fast-paced and dynamic real estate environment. You are also an interpersonally-skilled team player who knows how to engender a can-do attitude in your co-workers.
Responsibilities:

• Very strong technical skills using: Microsoft Office, Teraviewxc2xae, Conveyancerxc2xae/Unityxc2xae, Document Management software, Soluno (or similar timekeeping application), docketing, billing time
• Ability to work closely, and in collaboration with clients, other lawyers, financial institutions, clerks, and staff
• Able to work and reason independently on client files
• Ability to handle all aspects of transaction files with minimal guidance but with the full support of the firm and staff
• Possess excellent organizational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines

Qualifications:

• 4+ Years' Post-Call Experience as a lawyer in Ontario working in commercial real estate
• Experience with private and institutional financing transactions
• Good understanding of corporate law as it applies to commercial transactions
• Experience drafting agreements of purchase and sale, lease agreements,
• Ability to Use and/or Learn Different Types of Legal Software and Technology (for registrations on title, mortgage instructions, corporate and other due diligence searches, and title insurance)
• Knowledge of Wills, Estates, and Powers of Attorney Considered an Asset (but not required)
• Member in Good Standing of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) (Required)
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Required)

Employment Equity Statement
Our client is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
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For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Devyn Kelly, Consultant at dkelly@kbrs.ca or 647 480 1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Devyn know.
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