Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada CAPREIT Full time

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**Reports To**: Senior Director, Legal

**Position Summary**: The Legal Counsel has responsibility for assisting the Legal Department in matters relating to real estate, corporate and commercial transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide legal advice to CAPREIT and its affiliates
- Assist the Senior Director, Legal with the overall management of the legal function and legal affairs of CAPREIT and its affiliates
- Review and draft contracts to support the Operations team, Operation support functions and corporate services departments
- Work with the Operations team, Operations support functions and corporate services departments to draft template agreements, notices, releases, and other standard documents and respond to queries on an ad hoc basis
- Work with the Development team on projects, expropriations, easements and other related matters
- Provide support to the Investments team, as required
- Assist with managing disputes and litigation claims
- Advise on enterprise-wide projects
- Assist in preparing reports and memorandums on legal matters
- Work with external counsel, as required
- Other duties as may be required

**Skills & Requirements**:

- Law degree from a recognized Canadian law school
- At least 2 years’ experience post-call at a law firm or in-house counsel position with knowledge of corporate, commercial and real estate law.
- Must be able to identify issues, keep abreast of legislative changes and legal developments and maintain good connections with key external counsel and firms
- High level of organization
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

**Qualifications**:

- Licensed lawyer, Ontario bar, with 2+ years of experience post-call
- Strong, adaptable and flexible team player
- Ability to speak French and/or Dutch is an asset


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