Manager, Lease Documentation

Allied is looking for a **Manager, Lease Documentation** to join our team on a **12-month contract**.

At Allied, everything starts with purpose. In the role of Manager, Lease Documentation, you will negotiate, draft and deliver commercial leases and other ancillary agreements.

Please note, our department of Lease Documentation is often referred to as Legal Affairs or Legal Operations in the industry.

**Who are you?**

We are building upon our achievements at Allied, and the future is exciting. How can we be so sure? We have people like you—engaged professionals who consistently deliver their best.

Throughout your career, you have stood out for your pursuit of excellence. You are self-motivated, take ownership and lead by example. In doing so, you elevate your team and collaborate towards your collective goals.

Above all, you are excited by Allied’s mission and the contribution we make to cities and communities.

**What will you do?**:

- Negotiate and draft commercial leases and ancillary agreements for the Montreal portfolio of properties.
- Document each drafting file with required backup and approvals.
- Provide drafting solutions and recommendations to the Leasing Department in connection with the negotiation of offers, LOIs, etc.
- Ensure lease documentation complies with company policies, procedures, and strategies.
- Coordinate the approval and execution of lease documentation for both tenant and landlord.
- Develop, improve, and maintain standardized precedents and clauses to mitigate risk and maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Be aware of, and responsive to, changes in legislation and case law.
- Document/update all standard lease and ancillary precedents and clauses in the legal library.

**Interdepartmental Responsibilities**
- Provide expertise and collaborate with the Leasing Team to bring forward drafting solutions and recommendations in connection with negotiating offers.
- Upon request by Portfolio Operations Department: (i) draft tenant defaults/ terminations notices in-line with lease; (ii) review and provide opinion on salient lease terms; and (iii) prepare, review, and negotiate general contracts.
- Collaborate with Leasing Team and the Lease Documentation Department to establish and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and create best practices, tools and templates.
- Upon request by Acquisitions Department: (i) review and summarize lease documentation with an emphasis on risk mitigation; and (ii) draft estoppel certificates.
- Other duties as assigned.

**What are we looking for?**:

- A law degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) or a recognized paralegal diploma, or significant experience (membership in the Barreau du Québec or the Chambre des notaires is an asset).
- Minimum 7 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial lease documentation.
- Strong commercial leases negotiation abilities.
- Commitment to providing high-quality customer service, both internally and externally.
- Ability to formulate tailored solutions to complex issues.
- Demonstrates rigor and ability to draft high-quality legal documents.
- Ensures rigorous and structured management of file documentation in accordance with company guidelines.
- Ability to work both independently and cohesively with team members and individuals of other internal departments.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Word.
- Impeccable interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communications skills with fundamental problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Adaptable in response to fast paced environment with changing needs and competing priorities.
- Bilingual in French and English, as you will have to interact with clients and draft documentation in both languages.

**Qui sommes-nous ?**

Allied Properties REIT est l’un des principaux propriétaires, gestionnaires et promoteurs d’espaces de travail urbains distinctifs dans les grandes villes canadiennes. Les activités d’Allied consistent à fournir aux entreprises du savoir des environnements urbains distinctifs pour la créativité et la connectivité.

Nous sommes également un endroit exceptionnel pour travailler. Allied figure sur la liste 2023 des meilleurs employeurs au Canada dans le cadre de la certification mondiale des meilleurs employeurs de Kincentric, qui distingue les organisations qui affichent de solides résultats en matière d'engagement des employés, d'agilité organisationnelle, de leadership engageant et de concentration sur les talents.

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