Job Title: Real Estate and Corporate/Commercial Lawyer (3–5 Years Experience)

Job Type: Full-time Location: In person (North York) Schedule: Monday to Friday

Practice Areas: Real Estate Law, Corporate/Commercial Law Experience Level: 3–5 years

About Us

We are a growing boutique law firm specializing in residential and commercial real estate, business law, private mortgages, and wills and estates. We've built our reputation over decades on providing high-quality legal solutions with genuinely personalized service.

Our team works closely with real estate brokerages, developers, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions across the GTA, and we proudly serve clients in English, Mandarin, Korean, Farsi, Portuguese, Hindi, and Punjabi. We're a firm that values efficiency, clear communication, and treating every file and every client with the same level of care. We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment and commitment to professional excellence.

Position Overview

We're looking for an Associate Lawyer with 3–5 years of experience in Real Estate Law and/or Corporate/Commercial Law to join our growing team. This is an opportunity for a motivated lawyer to manage a meaningful caseload, work directly with clients and referral partners, and grow within a firm where partners are accessible and invested in your development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing real estate transactions and providing strategic advice on a variety of corporate and commercial matters.

What You’ll Do

- Manage and close residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, financings, and leases.
- Manage and close commercial transactions,



including asset and share purchases/sales.
- Draft, revise, and negotiate agreements of purchase and sale, asset/share purchase agreements, and related closing documents.
- Conduct due diligence, including title and off-title searches.
- Maintain strong client relationships through clear and reliable communication.
- Work collaboratively with lawyers, clerks, and other team members while demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- 3–5 years of experience in real estate and corporate/commercial law at a law firm – applicants with less than 3 years experience will not be considered.
- Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage files independently and efficiently.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

- Work directly with clients, developers, brokers, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions
- Take meaningful ownership of your files with support from accessible senior lawyers
- Build experience across sophisticated real estate and corporate/commercial matters
- Join an established firm with a strong GTA referral network
- Work in a collaborative, modern, and technology-focused setting
- Grow your practice and take on increasing responsibility as the firm continues to expand

How to Apply? Please submit your resume and a cover letter in confidence to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00-$145,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Real Estate and Business Lawyer (North York)
🏢 Shapiro Real Estate and Business Lawyers
📍 North York