Senior Real Estate Attorney

1 week ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada CLV Group Full time
About CLV Group

CLV Group is a leading real estate firm specializing in identifying, acquiring, developing, building, and managing high-quality real estate assets in Canada. Our mission is to deliver exceptional returns through strategic acquisitions, professionally managed developments, innovative asset management, and a commitment to excellence.

We are a team where genuine passion meets success, and community is at the heart of everything we do. We're not just real estate experts – we are community architects and builders dedicated to improving the regions we operate in. The goal of building better communities is deeply woven into the very fabric of our company, and we operate our business through a lens of sustainability and philanthropy to ensure we give back in impactful, meaningful ways.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Attorney to join our team to provide expert legal support across all facets of our real estate activities, including investment, asset acquisition, property development, construction, property management, and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including finance, human resources, development, construction, and property management, to provide legal support and ensure project success.
  • External Relations: Liaise with external legal counsel, government agencies, and regulatory bodies as needed to support the company's legal needs.
  • Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including those related to property acquisition, dispositions, development agreements, construction contracts, lease agreements, property management contracts, and other commercial and legal agreements.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations, including zoning laws, environmental regulations, and building codes.
  • Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence for property acquisitions, including title searches, environmental assessments, review of municipal regulations and zoning bylaws, as well as evaluating contractual obligations and identifying potential legal risks.
  • Dispute Resolution: Oversee and resolve legal disputes related to real estate transactions, construction projects, and property management activities, and other related matters. This includes handling litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
  • Risk Management: Identify and assess potential legal risks, providing strategic advice to mitigate these risks and developing risk management policies.
  • Corporate Governance: Assist with corporate governance matters, including preparing and maintaining corporate records, updating minute books, drafting annual resolutions, incorporating companies, forming and managing limited partnerships, and filing annual returns, as well as board resolutions, and shareholder agreements.
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active membership in the Canadian bar.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate law, with a focus on asset acquisition, property development, property management, and corporate law.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian real estate transactions, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High ethical standards and professional integrity.
  • Experience in risk management is a plus.
About Our Team

We are a small yet mighty team that values collaboration, innovation, and community involvement. We are looking for a new team member who will be a culture builder, someone who will lean in to help us build an engaged and positive work environment, and someone who will support our success when and as needed.

We are an in-office crew 5 days a week. We sometimes work late to ensure we meet our deliverables, so the ability to work flexible and irregular hours is required. However, we do respect your work/life balance.

What Sets Us Apart
  • A caring and supportive team.
  • A fantastic high-growth environment to work in.
  • A competitive compensation and benefits program.
  • The opportunity to build your career here. We have many employees who have built incredible careers here with +10 years of service with CLV – our turnover rates are impressively low.
  • An energized culture with top talent from the real estate industry who are passionate about being the best, doing great work, building strong communities, and giving back to charitable organizations.


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