Litigation and Commercial Transactions Attorney

2 months ago


Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Tlaonline Full time
Job Title: Litigation and Commercial Transactions Attorney

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We're seeking an experienced litigation and commercial transactions attorney to join our team.

About Us

We're a collaborative and dynamic organization that values our people and their contributions. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. We care about each other and we have each other's backs.

Overview

The successful candidate will report to the Deputy General Counsel, North American Litigation & Employment. They will work closely with each of the company's attorneys and business professionals on a project-by-project and/or assignment-by-assignment basis.

Responsibilities
  • Act as litigation counsel for the company in Canada, managing a wide range of matters, including commercial disputes and collections.
  • Provide legal advice and counsel to internal clients to identify legal risk and potential litigation, and take a leading role in managing and resolving pre-litigation disputes.
  • Identify risk and changes in the law, regulations, and business environment, and proactively set and execute strategies to mitigate risk and position the company for success.
  • Provide end-to-end legal support for commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transactional documents.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • At least 3 years of litigation experience.
  • Proven track record of managing or handling commercial litigation.
  • Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and related documents.
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to lead projects and work independently with little supervision and direction.
  • Sound legal and business judgment.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels within Tlaonline and individuals outside of Tlaonline.
  • Ability to communicate (both verbally and in writing) clearly, concisely and timely using plain English.
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
  • Willingness to learn and take on unfamiliar tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Law firm experience in litigation.
  • French language skills and/or familiarity with Quebec law.
Workplace Type

Hybrid

Tlaonline is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity.



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