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: Robust organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex legal terms in plain language.

Perks & Compensation
Competitive base salary + performance bonuses
Coverage for professional development and bar association dues
Paid time off (PTO) and versatile working arrangements (Hybrid)

Pay: $65,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON

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