Paralegal - Real Estate Location: Halifax, NS (Onsite – Monday to Friday) Salary: $65,000–$85,000 Comprehensive Benefits Start Date: ASAP Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its in-house legal team, supporting a diversified real estate portfolio that includes commercial, residential, mixed-use, and hospitality properties. Reporting to Senior Legal Counsel, this role will provide legal and administrative support related to commercial leasing, real estate transactions, corporate governance, and general legal matters. This opportunity is ideal for a resourceful legal professional who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and quickly adapt within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable taking initiative with minimal supervision while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel. Commercial lease drafting experience is an essential requirement for this position. Draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial and residential lease agreements, including renewals, amendments, assignments, notices, defaults, and related leasing documentation.

Prepare, review, and coordinate contracts, legal correspondence, and supporting documentation for a variety of real estate transactions. Provide legal support to internal departments including real estate, asset management, operations, and executive leadership. Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, development projects, construction matters, and vendor agreements.

Conduct legal research and summarize findings while identifying legal risks and escalating issues when appropriate. Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, disputes, and other legal matters.



Support corporate governance activities and regulatory compliance for a publicly traded organization.

Maintain legal records, monitor key deadlines, and track contractual obligations. Assist in developing and improving legal templates, policies, and internal processes to enhance efficiency and reduce risk. Work collaboratively across departments to provide practical, business-focused legal support.

Diploma or degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Administration, or a related discipline. Paralegal designation or equivalent legal experience is considered an asset. Minimum 3 years of legal support experience; Proven experience drafting commercial real estate lease agreements is required.

Experience supporting commercial real estate, property management, leasing, hospitality, or related industries is highly preferred. Solid understanding of contracts, commercial transactions, and legal documentation. Excellent legal drafting, proofreading, and document review skills.

Ability to interpret legal documents and recognize potential legal or business risks. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems. Capable of balancing legal considerations with practical business needs.

Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary of $65,000–$85,000, based on experience. Comprehensive health and dental benefits (effective after 3 months). Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage. Monthly employee engagement and social events. Opportunity to join a growing organization with a diverse real estate portfolio. Monday to Friday schedule. Collaborative, entrepreneurial workplace offering exposure to a wide variety of commercial real estate legal matters.

Interview Process

Two-stage virtual interview process. Interviews with senior leadership and legal team members. We use applicant tracking software and technology-assisted tools to support the screening and management of applications;

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