Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk

About The Firm

Our client is a well-established mid-size law firm in Vaughan with a strong reputation and an expanding commercial lending and real estate practice. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, supportive leadership, and commitment to excellence.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking an experienced and highly organized Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to join their growing team. This role focuses on supporting sophisticated commercial financing and secured lending transactions, assisting lawyers who act for banks, private lenders, and corporate borrowers. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced understanding of Ontario commercial lending transactions, Teraview, and PPSA registrations, with the ability to independently manage multiple complex files in a rapid-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Commercial Lending & Transaction Support: Independently manage commercial lending and secured financing files from initial opening through to funding, electronic registration, and post-closing.
- Document Preparation: Draft and assemble comprehensive security packages, including General Security Agreements (GSAs), guarantees, corporate resolutions, assignments of rents/leases, and lender reporting letters.
- Corporate Due Diligence: Review multi-entity corporate structures (holding companies, trusts, partnerships) to verify signing authorities, conduct corporate searches, and manage PPSA/bankruptcy due diligence.
- Registry Systems Management: Utilize Teraview and electronic registry systems to prepare and register transfers, charges, notices, easements, and PPSA registrations with flawless accuracy.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, lenders, brokers, title insurers, and opposing counsel to ensure the seamless progression of transactions and funding requirements.




- Practice & Team Support: Collaborate closely with lawyers and legal assistants, assisting with workflow prioritization, maintaining firm precedents, and mentoring junior staff where appropriate.

Core Competencies

- Stringent Attention to Detail: Demonstrates absolute precision when reviewing complex titles, identifying transaction issues, and registering security documents.
- Efficiency Under Pressure: Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing a high volume of complex, deadline-driven files without sacrificing quality.
- Exceptional Communication: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with sophisticated corporate clients, institutional lenders, and internal teams.
- Teamwork & Accountability: Works collaboratively within the group, takes ownership of file milestones, and actively contributes to a positive, efficient team dynamic.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years of dedicated Commercial Real Estate and Commercial Lending Law Clerk experience
- Advanced proficiency with Teraview, Unity (or similar conveyancing software), PPSA registrations, ONLAND, and title insurance platforms
- Strong experience supporting both borrower-side and lender-side transactions involving chartered banks, private lenders, MICs, or developers
- Exposure to specialized files (such as construction financing, bridge lending, portfolio financings, or syndicated lending) is considered a strong asset

Compensation

- Salary range: $85,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Performance-based bonus opportunities

Why This Opportunity

- Join a reputable mid-size firm with a collaborative and supportive work culture
- Manage a diverse portfolio of high-value, sophisticated commercial files with a high degree of autonomy
- Work within a collegial environment that values teamwork, professional development, and career advancement

📌 Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk (Vaughan)
🏢 Transgate Group
📍 Vaughan