We are seeking a lawyer with 3–5 years of real estate experience, with a focus on commercial real estate transactions and private mortgages. The successful candidate will manage files independently, provide practical legal advice and work closely with our lawyers and law clerks to complete transactions efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

- Handle commercial property purchases, sales, refinancings and private mortgage transactions from initial instructions through closing.
- Draft, review and negotiate agreements of purchase and sale, loan agreements, mortgage security, guarantees and related documents.
- Review title and off-title searches, conduct due diligence, address security and priority issues, and ensure lender requirements are satisfied.
- Communicate with clients, lenders, brokers and other counsel, and oversee closing deadlines, registrations and post-closing reporting.

Qualifications

- Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.




- Strong working knowledge of Ontario commercial real estate transactions, private mortgage lending and related due diligence.
- Experience using Teraview, Closure, CosmoLex and similar legal software.
- Strong drafting, communication and organizational skills, with sound judgment, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $78,716.00-$108,188.00 per year

Experience:

- real estate law: 3 years (required)
- private mortgage transactions: 3 years (required)
- Commercial Real Estate Law: 2 years (required)
- Corporate Law: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Member positive standing, Law Society of Canadian jurisdiction (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Commercial Real Estate Lawyer (Toronto)
🏢 Levy Zavet PC
📍 Toronto