Senior Counsel

4 weeks ago

Mississauga, Canada Robert Walters Canada Full time

Job DescriptionSenior Legal Counsel – Real EstateLocation: Mississauga, ONIndustry: RetailAre you an experienced real estate lawyer with a strong background in retail leasing? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate at our client based in Mississauga.

About the Role

As Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate, you will play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of real estate legal matters. This includes retail leasing, acquisitions, portfolio management, and development projects. You will be part of a highly skilled team of legal professionals who bring deep expertise across real estate, construction design/engineering, energy, and development projects.

This is an exciting role that offers significant opportunities for growth as the company continues to expand its footprint across Canada.

Key Responsibilities

- Retail Leasing: Handle retail leasing matters (essential) and industrial leasing (optional).

- Portfolio Management: Oversee legal aspects of retail stores, supply chain facilities, and distribution centers.

- Acquisitions & Development: Support the purchase of new locations and planning for development projects.

- Contract Documentation: Draft and negotiate contracts with precision and attention to detail.

- Construction Matters: Provide legal support for construction-related issues (experience in this area is a plus but not mandatory).

Must-Have Skills & Experience

- Strong background in retail leasing (minimum requirement).

- Solid technical competence in real estate law with the ability to work independently.

- Expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and portfolio management.

- 7+ years of experience working at a reputable law firm or large company with strong foundational training in real estate law.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience

- Industrial leasing experience (optional).Exposure to construction-related legal matters is beneficial but not required.Experience working on mixed-use projects with landlords or retailers.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is technically sharp, detail-oriented, and capable of handling complex real estate matters independently. The ideal candidate will have strong foundational training and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision is critical.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work for one of the world's leading retail organizations while tackling cutting-edge legal issues in the real estate space. You will play a key role in shaping the company's approach to property management and development while working alongside a talented team of professionals.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about real estate law, retail leasing, and portfolio management—and are ready to take your career to the next level with one of the world's leading retail organizations—this is the opportunity for you To apply, simply click on the link to this job posting or submit your resume directly to Jose Bottazzo at jose.bottazzo@robertwalters.com.

About the job

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Industry: Retail

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Mississauga

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: S1QJL5-9B7E2B44

Date posted: October 7, 2025

Consultant: Jose Bottazzo

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