12 Oct
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ProClosr
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Markham
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Real Estate Lawyer to manage residential and commercial closing transactions and wills preparation. In this role, you will oversee files from contract execution to post-closing, ensuring legal compliance, clearing title, and delivering a seamless closing experience for clients.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Document Preparation & Review: Draft, review, and negotiate purchase/sale agreements, deeds, closing statements, and transfer documents.
- Title & Due Diligence: Review title searches, commitments, and land registry records to resolve liens, encumbrances, and defects prior to closing.
- Lender & Financial Coordination: Process lender instructions, prepare mortgage packages, and manage trust fund disbursements to ensure timely release of funds.
- Client & Stakeholder Relations: Advise buyers, sellers, and brokers on transaction risks, and conduct signing meetings (in-person or virtual).
- Supervision & Compliance:
Direct paralegals and conveyancing clerks on file workflows while maintaining bar standards and trust accounting compliance.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education & Licensure: J.D. or LL.B. degree; active good standing with the state or provincial Bar Association.
- Experience: [3–5+] years of experience managing high-volume residential real estate closings. Nice to have experience in wills and power of attorney.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with conveyancing software, electronic land registration systems, and digital signatures.
- Core Competencies: Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex legal terms in plain language.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary + performance bonuses
- Coverage for professional development and bar association dues
- Paid time off (PTO) and adaptable working arrangements (Hybrid)
Pay: $65,000.00-$150,000.00 per year Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON
📌 Lawyer (Markham)
🏢 ProClosr
📍 Markham