Overview Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Real Estate Law Clerk to join the in-house legal team of a leading real estate development organization. This role will play a key operational and transactional support function within the Legal department, working closely with the SVP & General Counsel, development teams, finance, and external counsel.
The successful candidate will manage a broad range of real estate transactions across Ontario and the United States, oversee legal department financial processes, and support budgeting and business planning initiatives. This position is ideal for a senior law clerk who enjoys operating at the intersection of legal, financial, and development functions within a fast-paced development environment.
Key Responsibilities Real Estate Transactions & Development Support
Independently manage and coordinate real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financings, joint ventures and inter-company transfers, including frequent land banking and take-down acquisitions of US lots related to Build-to-Rent projects with our US affiliate, Ashton Woods
Draft updates, review and administer Low-Rise Agreements of Purchase and Sale, including amendments, assignments and related documentation
Responsible for enrollment and registrations related to HCRA and Tarion
For future launch projects, assist in the preparation and review of condominium documentation packages and coordinate with sales teams
Coordinate closings, manage closing checklists, circulate signature packages and maintain transaction records
Prepare summaries of key agreements for internal legal and business teams




Prepare comprehensive summaries of key agreements for legal and business teams if required by lawyers within the Legal Group
Legal Operations & Financial Management
Manage legal department invoicing, including tracking, review, coding, and submission of external counsel invoices
Prepare monthly legal spend summaries and accruals
Support annual legal budgeting and matter-based cost tracking
Assist with preparation of reports and financial summaries for senior leadership
Maintain and improve legal tracking systems, dashboards, and reporting tools
File Management & Compliance
Maintain bring-forward systems for critical transaction dates and milestones
Oversee electronic legal file management and documentation systems
Track litigation matters and provide periodic status updates
Monitor compliance documentation including HCRA, Tarion, and Land Registry requirements
Identify and escalate potential risk exposures or missing documentation
Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a key liaison between Legal, High-Rise and Low-Rise, Finance, and external counsel
Support internal stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle
Identify opportunities to improve legal processes and operational efficiency
Assist with special initiatives led by the SVP & General Counsel




Qualifications & Experience 8–12+ years of progressive experience as a Real Estate Law Clerk within a real estate development company or leading real estate law firm
Significant hands-on experience with:
Low-Rise APS drafting and administration
Real estate acquisitions, financings and joint ventures
Deep working knowledge of Ontario real estate practice, Land Titles system and Teraview
Strong understanding of development lifecycle
Experience managing legal invoicing and supporting departmental budgets
Advanced proficiency in:
Microsoft Excel (financial tracking and reporting)
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Law Clerk or Legal Administration
Core Competencies Exceptional organizational discipline and efficiency
Strong financial acumen
High level of initiative and ownership
Comfortable working with senior executives
Ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solutions-oriented mindset with strong judgment
Ideal Profile This role is ideal for a senior clerk who:
Is currently operating at a high level within a development company or leading major real estate law firm
Wants to be deeply embedded in the business side of development
Is comfortable being the operational anchor of a lean legal team, with landholdings in both the US and Ontario
Enjoys taking ownership and improving systems
Thrives in a high-accountability, high-performance workplace
For more information or to submit your CV to [email protected] reference #LI34231

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📌 Senior Real Estate Law Clerk (Ontario)
🏢 ZSA Canada
📍 Ontario