Legal Counsel – Real Estate Law (Legal Services) (Telework/Hybrid) Permanent Position Language Requirement English, French Language Skills English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing) At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians. This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and work from home.

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel and Executive Director, Business Law, as Legal Counsel II specializing in real estate law, you will provide solicitor services primarily to real estate services and to certain other national departments regarding real estate matters, such as transmission engineering and supply chain management. Your strong judgment and expertise in negotiating and drafting agreements will be drawn upon to render opinions, analyze, draft and negotiate real estate contracts.

Your responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property purchase and sale agreements, lease offers, commercials leases, transmission tower usage licences, and other real estate documentation for our offices and facilities both in Canada and internationally. You may also have to supervise the work of external legal counsel who will be mandated in the context of transactional files or legal opinions. Your participation in project committees and working groups, such as the one concerning the Corporation’s environmental obligations may be required.

Your interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to promote the use of the Corporation legal department and to maintain formal and informal relationships with the local legal community.



You will also participate in the development of strategies and objectives for the Legal Department. You must stay current on legislation, doctrine and jurisprudence in the field of business law.

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience mainly dedicated to the negotiation and drafting of real estate agreements, in a law firm or as in-house counsel. Strong oral and written communication skills, including speaking to customers and suppliers and leading sensitive discussions to conclude complex transactions or settle commercial disputes. Be customer oriented and have team spirit.

Attention to details with the ability to summarize information received and provide practical legal advice to clients with varying understanding of legal issues. Ability to deal effectively with external law counsel. Fluent bilingualism (French and English) spoken and written will be considered as an asset.

Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (Word). Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. A mandatory Criminal record check. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity.

That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website.

If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e‑mail to [email protected]. You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest.

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📌 Legal Counsel - Real Estate Law (Legal Services) (Telework/Hybrid)
🏢 CBC / Radio-Canada
📍 Montreal