In-House Legal Counsel

3 days ago

Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Stitt + Zosky Full time

Romspen is a leading non-bank commercial mortgage manager in Canada, with a North American focus. The company oversees Canadian and US private mortgage lending funds, serving borrowers and investors for over 50 years with its innovative and entrepreneurial approach and consistent track record.

The Opportunity:

Stitt + Zosky is seeking a seasoned commercial real estate and corporate lawyer to join its in-house legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will work closely with, and provide support to, all business groups within the organization, with a primary emphasis on mortgage fundings in Canada and the US involving commercial properties and projects across all asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Prepare and negotiate letters of intent, commitment letters, and loan documentation
  2. Primary point of contact for outside counsel and internal business groups in closing Canadian and US mortgage loan transactions
  3. Review of legal due diligence materials
  4. Loan administration, enforcement, and litigation support
  5. Some corporate secretarial duties

Required Education and Skills:

  1. 5+ years of experience in lender-side commercial mortgage financing
  2. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
  3. Excellent communication, drafting, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  4. Self-starter with attention to detail and sound business acumen

Not Essential Experience but Would be Assets:

  1. Mortgage enforcement/litigation
  2. US transactions
  3. Investment funds
  4. Mortgage brokerage, securities law, and anti-money laundering compliance
  5. Some familiarity with Canadian and US tax and insolvency law

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