Job Description

Job Title: Real Estate Law Clerk - Mining
Job #: 16901
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $110,000
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility (currently 2 days in office)
Client Profile
Our client, a leading Canadian law firm, is seeking a highly experienced Real Estate Law Clerk with specialized expertise in mining and commercial real estate transactions. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex matters involving mining lands, title opinions, and large-scale transactions in a dynamic legal environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including mining land acquisitions and dispositions.
• Conduct and analyze searches using Teraview and the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS).
• Navigate government regulations and registration procedures related to mining and real property law.
• Perform and review title and off-title searches; prepare detailed search summaries and resolve title deficiencies.
• Draft and prepare transaction documents, including closing documents, security registrations, title opinions, and memoranda.
• Handle title requisition letters and respond to requisitions.
• Order and negotiate title insurance policies for both owners and lenders.
• Attend closings and coordinate communication with clients, government bodies, and regulatory officials.
• Prepare comprehensive reporting letters and closing books.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior clerks as needed.

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk in Canadian law firms, with exposure to mining law.
• Law Clerk diploma or certification from a recognized Ontario program.
• Extensive experience preparing real estate transaction and closing documents, including e-registry and registry system documents.
• Knowledge of the Registry system is an asset.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Proficient in commercial real estate tools and applications, including Teranet/Teraview, OnLand, and FirstBase Solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based legal platforms.