Legal Counsel

First Capital [TSX: FCR.UN] is a leading owner, operator, and developer of mixed-use real estate located in Canada’s most densely populated cities. First Capital’s focus is on creating thriving urban neighbourhoods to generate value for businesses, residents, communities and our investors. We strive for performance excellence at our properties and new developments, creating healthy and sustainable urban neighbourhoods. As one of the Greater Toronto Area’s top employers, we foster a vibrant corporate culture that ensures equal opportunity and well-being for all employees in a dynamic and rewarding workplace.

**SUMMARY**:
Reporting to the Director, Legal Affairs, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for the preparation and negotiation of legal documents in connection with leasing transactions for an assigned portfolio of properties in Quebec.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Prepare legal documentation for complex commercial and retail leasing transactions.
- Negotiate legal terms of offers to lease, letters of intent, leases, renewals, transfers, relocations, expansions, terminations, etc.
- Draft, review and revise notices of default and termination.
- Finalize legal documentation, prepare, and review internal approval forms for deal approval and document execution by authorized signing officers of owner companies.
- Review and comment on legal documentation prepared by third parties (i.e., tenants, brokers, and lawyers).
- Ensure legal documentation is in line with First Capital policies, procedures, strategies and approved signing authority.
- Advise leasing department of business and legal concerns in papering transactions.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries and interpret lease-related issues.
- Other responsibilities as required.

**KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS**:
**Required level of education and job-related experience**:

- Five years plus experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated complex commercial leases and ancillary legal documents within a law firm or a commercial real estate organization.
- Called to the Bar in the Barreau du Quebec or the Chambre des notaires du Quebec.
- Bachelor's degree in Law preferable.

**Specific skills you’ll need to be successful**:

- Fully fluent in French and English.
- Sound knowledge of commercial leasing.
- Well-developed communication skills to effectively communicate across all levels within and outside the organization.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional documentation, drafting and negotiation skills.
- Pragmatic approach to problem solving and analytical review.
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to coordinate multiple, competing priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
We invest in People. Along with our competitive compensation packages—we’re always thinking of new ways for our people to share in the company’s success. We are very proud to offer the following to our employees:

- Flexible Hours
- Remote workdays
- Company-matched savings plans
- Annual Wellness Subsidy
- Tuition & Development Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Rewards and Recognition Programs
- Paid time off during December holiday season
- Parental leave benefits
- Our people are what makes us different. At First Capital we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization, therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process._

First Capital [TSX: FCR.UN] est l’un des principaux propriétaires, opérateur et promoteurs d’immeubles à usages multiples situés dans les villes canadiennes les plus densément peuplées. First Capital se concentre sur la création de quartiers ultra-urbains prospères pour générer de la valeur pour les entreprises, les résidents, les quartiers et nos investisseurs. Nous visons l’excellence dans nos propriétés et nos nouveaux projets, en créant des quartiers urbains sains et durables. Figurant parmi les meilleurs employeurs de la région du Grand Toronto, nous favorisons une culture d’entreprise dynamique garantissant l’égalité des chances et le bien-être de tous les employés dans un lieu de travail dynamique et enrichissant.

**SOMMAIRE**:
Relevant du directeur des affaires juridiques, le/la conseiller(ère) juridique sera responsable de la préparation et la négociation des documents juridiques liés aux ententes de location pour un portefeuille de propriétés au Québec.

**RESPONSABILITÉS PRINCIPALES**:

- Préparer les documents juridiques liés aux ententes de location commerciale complexes (accent sur le commerce de détail).
- Négocier les modalités juridiques des offres de bail, des lettres d’intention, des baux, des renouvellements, des cessions, des déménagements, des agrandissements, des résiliations, etc.;
- Rédig