Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Business

At Brookfield Properties, our global network and relationships are here for our tenants and partners — wherever they are in the world. Where going to work never feels routine. We integrate commercial real estate with world-class shops, restaurants, and entertainment, creating spaces where work and play don’t just coexist, but thrive. If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Commercial Leasing Lawyer (office/retail) to join our in-house legal department to work on our assets in eastern Canada. Reporting to the Senior Vice-President, Legal, the ideal candidate will be an individual with strong academic credentials and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primarily draft, review, negotiate and finalize commercial leasing documentation

• Assist with acquisition, sales, development and financing of properties

• Review, negotiate and revise operational contracts

• Provide accurate and timely legal advice

• Control, update, revise and implement standard from lease documents. Responsible to record accurate information in Yardi and lease summaries for deals completed.

• Assist with and direct as required the development, implementation and maintenance of Lease Administration tools

• Retain, instruct and manage third party providers of legal services

• Supervise, assist and mentor as required other team members, such as senior law clerks and lease administrators, including reviewing and approving work

• Other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Senior Vice-President, Legal

QUALIFICATIONS

SERVICE / PERSONAL SKILLS:

Excellent communication and organizational skills. Must be able to work both in a team environment and independently in a deadline driven environment. Self-motivated, detail orientated with strong initiative, and analytical skills. Multi-tasking, problem solving and prioritization skills are critical to this role.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-6 years post call experience in the practice of commercial leasing law (office/retail) in a law firm or inhouse legal department.

EDUCATION/DESIGNATIONS/LICENSES:

• Bachelor of Laws or JJD

• Member of good standing of the Ontario Bar

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced Microsoft Word/Outlook. Strong working knowledge of Excel.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 800 properties and 350 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.