Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $70,000–$90,000

Position Overview

Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to join its growing Commercial Real Estate team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who enjoys working on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting lawyers throughout the transaction lifecycle, from due diligence and title review to closing and post-closing documentation.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist lawyers with commercial real estate purchase, sale, leasing, and financing transactions.
- Conduct title, off-title, and due diligence searches, and prepare clear, accurate reports.
- Prepare and register documents through electronic land registration systems.
- Draft requisitions, closing documents, transaction books, and final reporting documents.
- Coordinate transaction closings while communicating with clients, lenders, municipalities, and other external stakeholders.
- Review title issues and assist in resolving registration and procedural matters.
- Manage multiple files simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is complete and accurate.
- Maintain electronic files,



organize transaction documents, and support matter management throughout the lifecycle of each file.
- Provide exceptional client service while working closely with lawyers and other members of the legal support team.

Qualifications

- 7+ years of experience as a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk, preferably in a law firm environment.
- Law Clerk Diploma, Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) Certificate, or equivalent education.
- Strong knowledge of Registry, Land Titles, Polaris, and electronic land registration systems.
- Experience conducting title and off-title searches and preparing closing documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a skilled and client-focused approach.
- French language proficiency is considered an asset.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex commercial real estate matters with a highly respected legal team while enjoying a collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

📌 Law Clerk - Real Estate (Toronto)
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