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Corporate and Real Estate Legal Assistant
Forge Recruitment
🇨🇦 Canada
On-site
5 months ago
5 months ago
About the Company
Forge Recruitment is partnering with a respected mid-sized law firm with a strong presence in the Toronto market. The firm offers a balanced environment that combines the sophistication of complex legal work with a collegial and team-oriented culture.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Corporate and Real Estate Legal Assistant or Law Clerk to support a busy practice group handling a mix of corporate, commercial, and real estate transactions. This is a hands-on role with exposure to the full lifecycle of transactions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, financings, and leasing matters from opening through closing
- Preparing and organizing closing documentation, agendas, and reporting materials
- Conducting corporate and title searches, and summarizing findings for lawyer review
- Drafting and revising a range of commercial documents, including agreements, leases, and financing-related materials
- Supporting due diligence processes and maintaining transaction summaries
- Coordinating title insurance and liaising with third parties involved in transactions
- Managing file administration, including openings, conflict checks, and internal documentation
- Providing general administrative and transactional support to the legal team
The Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid work structure following an initial onboarding period
- Exposure to a broad range of corporate and real estate matters
What You Bring
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal assistant or law clerk capacity
- Experience supporting corporate and or commercial real estate transactions
- Working knowledge of Teraview and real estate registration processes
- Familiarity with corporate searches and due diligence procedures
- Law Clerk or Legal Assistant diploma preferred
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.
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