In-house Legal Counsel

3 days ago

Ottawa, Canada The Taggart Group of Companies Full time

**Job Title**: In
- house Legal Counsel - Hybrid

**Reports to**: General Counsel

**Company**:The Taggart Group of Companies

**Location**: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario

**Work Description**:
**Major Responsibilities**:

- Project Management: Oversee and manage real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, leases, financing, development agreements, management agreements, and construction agreements.
- Drafting and Negotiation: Prepare and negotiate agreements and other legal documentation related to commercial and residential real estate transactions. This includes drafting commercial leases, amendments, and ancillary legal documents.
- Legal Precedents: Establish and maintain updated legal precedents such as leases, purchase and sale agreements, releases, and construction contracts.
- Contract Review: Review various types of commercial and corporate agreements and provide legal advice on the potential legal implications for the organization.
- General Legal Support: Offer comprehensive legal and advisory support to the organization on a wide range of legal matters.
- Outside Counsel Management: Efficiently manage relationships with external law firms and ensure effective collaboration and coordination.
- Legal Compliance: Stay up-to-date with laws, rulings, and regulations that impact the organization, particularly in areas relevant to our operations.
- Skill Development: Demonstrate a willingness to expand expertise in new areas of law and actively contribute to problem-solving initiatives.
- Reporting: Provide regular reports and updates to the General Counsel on ongoing projects, legal risks, and compliance matters.

**Statement of Qualifications**:

- Education: Possess a degree in law (LLB/JD) from an accredited institution.
- Experience: Have a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in private practice or in-house legal roles.
- Licensing: Be licensed with the Law Society of Ontario or eligible for licensing.
- Negotiation and Communication Skills: Exhibit excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Organization and Professionalism: Demonstrate strong organizational skills, professionalism, and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Legal Knowledge: A solid understanding of real estate law, leasing law is an asset
- Technological Proficiency: Be proficient in using Microsoft Office programs and other relevant legal software.

**Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment**
- Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
- Sitting or Standing for long periods of time at workstation.
- Overtime may be required on an as-needed basis.

**Application**

**Accommodation**
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, or financial ability.

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