Real Estate Law ClerkJoin to apply for the Real Estate Law Clerk role at Dentons.Position SummaryOur Toronto office is currently seeking a Law Clerk to join our Municipal Planning, Land Use and Development Group. The role requires a confident, collaborative, reliable and self‑motivated professional who can manage a high volume of fast‑paced and complex assignments, adapt to shifting priorities, and produce high‑quality work under condensed timelines. The successful candidate will bring municipal, land‑use and development experience and project‑management skills, and be able to provide exceptional service to our internal teams and clients.ResponsibilitiesDraft and review a wide range of legal documents and correspondence, including agreements, and client communications, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.Review and analyze multifaceted technical reports and municipal approvals to support negotiation and drafting of legal agreements and documents.Coordinate or conduct title reviews and resolve related issues.Prepare and manage filings with the Ontario Land Tribunal, courts, councils, committees, and administrative tribunals, applying strong attention to detail, procedure and documentation standards.Define and clarify scopes of retainer, including appeals, agreements, easements, opinions, and miscellaneous municipal legal matters.Support internal legal team with project meetings for clients, consultants and internal team.Identify and escalate legal or operational risks and recommend corrective actions to support resolution.Manage a high volume of complex legal matters, with ability to monitor and manage multiple projects simultaneously at varying stages.Provide training, coaching and mentorship on various matters including legal drafting, client communications, project workflows,



and best practices for the team as needed.Reporting and Project ManagementSupport overall team functioning from a project‑management perspective by overseeing processes, documentation, legal technology/training, and developing internal workflows, templates and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and client service delivery.Oversee deliverables and deadlines by engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders at all project phases and providing proactive recommendations.Oversee reporting, identify potential risk or problem areas, recommend risk‑management strategies and corrective action as required.Oversee comprehensive and timely reporting across the portfolio, monitor progress and performance against work plans and objectives, compile statistics for annual reports, and recommend improvements.RequirementsLaw Clerk diploma from an accredited university or college (or equivalent combination of education and experience).Formal project‑management qualification (e.G., PMP, PRINCE2, Six Sigma, Lean, or Black Belt) or demonstrated experience with project management.Minimum 7+ years of experience as a law clerk with strong project‑management skills, ideally within a municipal, land‑use and development‑related practice.Understanding of municipal planning, land use and development law practice and procedure.Familiarity with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Railway Association of Canada’s Guide for New Development in Proximity to Railway Operations, the Province of Ontario’s Land Use Compatibility Guidelines (D‑series), title registration, the Land Registry Office,



and other real‑estate/conveyancing matters would be an asset.Proven ability to manage deadlines, maintain accuracy, and pay meticulous attention to detail in a high‑volume, dynamic work environment.Experience with HighQ or equivalent project‑management software would be an asset.Reliable and adaptable to changing priorities, resourceful and proactively overcoming challenges to achieve objectives.Demonstrated excellence in service to clients and other stakeholders with courteous and effective written and verbal skills.Strong team collaboration and leadership skills.Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, exercising autonomy while operating within required supervision.We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected foran interview will be contacted.This role is a replacement position.Salary and BenefitsThe target salary range for this position is $105,000 – $125,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. The role offers inclusive and adaptable benefits, including extended health and mental‑health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top‑up, and more.Equal Opportunity StatementAt Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are foundational to our business. We welcome and equally consider all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human‑rights legislation.We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free, and accessible workplace. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Real Estate Law Clerk - C$105,000 - C$125,000 A Year (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto