Job Description

Adecco is actively seeking a highly skilled Law Clerk with a strong background in commercial real estate transactions to join our client's team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supporting a variety of complex legal matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in handling real estate deals, exceptional drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in the legal field while contributing to high-profile transactions.

• Location: Toronto, ON
• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Draft documentation and correspondence, including reports, opinions, and client communications.
• Compile information and draft written reports, following up on undertakings and escrow conditions.
• Review and analyze agreements of purchase and sale, credit facility and loan commitments, contracts, leases, municipal applications, and requisitions on title.
• Prioritize and monitor various components of transactions.
• Conduct and summarize due diligence for transactions, including title searching, corporate and ancillary searches, and off-title inquiries.
• Draft and analyze statements of adjustments and other financial documents, ensuring accurate financial reporting and handling of funds.
• Complete closings, coordinating closing documentation and funds, conducting title searches, and managing escrow arrangements.
• Consult and collaborate with solicitors and clients to receive and implement instructions during transactions.
• Negotiate and communicate with external solicitors, governmental professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Flag and communicate potential issues related to transactions, including title issues.
• Provide problem-solving support for transactional matters and collaborate with support staff and assistants.
• Research and interpret legal procedures, statutes, and regulations relevant to the area of practice.

Requirements:

• Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.
• A Law Clerk Diploma (Undergraduate degree or higher preferred)
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial real estate transactions, with the ability to work independently and efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with expert knowledge of Teraview.
• Experience with legal accounting programs such as Aderant (preferred).
• Solid title-searching abilities and good drafting and mathematical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving transactional issues.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.

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