Associate Lawyer

**About Us**

At **Cirrus Consulting Group**, we’re proud to be North America’s leading company in healthcare real estate and office lease negotiation. For over 30 years, we've empowered dental and medical professionals by delivering strategic, results-driven lease consulting services that directly impact their practice success.

With a reputation for excellence and innovation, our team is built on entrepreneurial spirit, deep expertise, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction.

Join us and become part of a fast-paced, collaborative, and rewarding environment where your skills and ambitions will be fully supported.

**The Opportunity**

As an Associate Lawyer, you will play a critical role in advocating for healthcare professionals by leading them through the commercial lease negotiation process. This role requires both a strategic mindset and a high level of emotional intelligence, as you’ll be representing clients' best interests while building rapport with landlords.

You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team and have the opportunity to work on meaningful files that directly impact the long-term success of dental and medical practices.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead clients through the lease negotiation process from start to finish, ensuring their business needs are clearly represented.
- Negotiate new and renewal leases for dental and medical offices, focusing on favorable terms that align with the client’s goals.
- Analyze commercial lease documents, identifying risks, opportunities, and critical terms that impact practice sustainability.
- Draft and negotiate Letters of Intent, Offers to Lease, and Lease Agreements in collaboration with landlords, lawyers, and internal team members.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, providing regular updates and clear, professional guidance.
- Collaborate closely with the Healthcare Leasing Team (Sales, Legal, Strategy) to ensure alignment and continuity across all client files.
- Track file progress and communication using CRM systems, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
- Identify and resolve negotiation challenges with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Contribute to team success by supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge, and upholding the firm’s high standards of excellence.

**Qualifications**:

- **5+ years**working experience in the legal industry.
- **5+ years** of relevant experience in commercial real estate, brokerage, legal services, or landlord representation with a focus on lease negotiation.
- A post-secondary degree in Real Estate, Law, Business, or a related field is required.
- Real Estate License or Paralegal credentials are considered strong assets.
- Excellent academic credentials with an LLB or JD.
- Membership of the Law Society of Upper Canada in good standing.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial lease structures, clauses, and negotiation tactics beyond basic financial terms.
- Comfortable working directly with landlords, lawyers, and healthcare providers to achieve win-win outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for clients.
- High attention to detail, time management, and the ability to manage multiple negotiations simultaneously.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and CRM platforms.

**What We Offer**
- **Comprehensive onboarding and training** to set you up for success.
- Ongoing professional development, coaching, and support.
- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture.
- **Competitive base salary + uncapped commission** structure.

Full **benefits package**, including:

- Extended health, dental, and vision care
- Life insurance
- Wellness and employee assistance programs
- Paid time off
- Company events and team socials
- Work-from-home flexibility (hybrid schedule)

**Cirrus Consulting Group** is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- Commercial Real Estate/Leasing: 5 years (required)
- Legal Industry: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9