Job Description

About Plaza REIT:

At Plaza REIT, we believe in collaboration, efficiency, and precision in an environment where people are at the heart of our priorities. We own and develop a significant portfolio of commercial properties across Canada, and our Legal team plays a vital role in the management and growth of our assets.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and reliable Law Clerk or Paralegal with expertise in real estate law, particularly commercial leasing, to provide essential support to our Legal team. This is a versatile role that combines legal and administrative tasks within a dynamic and supportive team.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the members of the Legal team, the successful candidate will:

Draft, review, and prepare letters of intention, offers to lease, commercial leases, renewals, assignments, amendments, offers to purchase as well as other leasing and real estate related agreements;

Draft demand letters, notices of default, various correspondence, and ensure necessary follow-ups;

Conduct corporate and land registry searches (Land Register, Corporations Canada, etc.);

Update and maintain databases, tracking systems, and both physical and electronic files;

Assist in preparing documents for various real estate transactions;

Assist in managing deadlines, reminders, and follow-ups, using Outlook or other internal tools;

Perform various administrative tasks, including document management, correspondence, mailings, and filing;

Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth internal processes; and

Perform any other related tasks to support the Legal team.

Profile Sought:

College diploma in Paralegal Studies or relevant legal training;

Minimum 5-6 years of experience in real estate law or commercial leasing, in a corporate setting or at a law firm;

Written and spoken competence in English required (French considered an asset);

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to synthesize information;

Autonomy, proactivity, and reliability in managing priorities and deadlines;

Professional demeanor, customer service mindset, team spirit, and adaptability;

Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the corporation combined with the ability to respond to client needs in a professional and courteous manner;

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;

In-depth knowledge of legal principles and terminology in the field of real estate;

Ability to analyze legal documents to verify their accuracy;

Ability to prioritize and adjust priorities as needed; and

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).

What We Offer:

A human, stimulating, and supportive work environment;

Flexible hybrid work arrangement (3 days/week in the office);

Passionate and supportive colleagues;

A key, stimulating, and varied position offering great autonomy;

Employee referral program;

Bonus program with the option of deferred compensation in trust units; and

Competitive benefits, including a group insurance plan, employee assistance program, personal days, "REIT-laxation" days, and more.

Come join a dynamic team of legal real estate professionals!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fredericton, NB