Manager, Lease Documentation

Allied is looking for a **Manager, Lease Documentation** to join our team.

At Allied, everything starts with purpose. In the role of Manager, Lease Documentation, you will support the leasing and contracting process for our portfolio. This, in turn, allows Allied to build relationships with tenants on legally sound foundations.

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?**:
- Prepare and negotiate commercial leases and related documents for Allied’s portfolio.
- Effectively communicate deal specific parameters across departments.
- Provide drafting solutions and recommendations to the Leasing Department in connection with the negotiation of offers, LOIs, waivers, 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.
- Upon request by Property Management Department: (i) assist in processing tenant defaults / terminations including issuance of notices in-line with lease. (ii) review and provide opinion on salient lease terms. and (iii) prepare, review and negotiate general contracts.
- Serve as primary contact for Development Department in relation to the Central portfolio.
- Collaborate with Leasing and Lease Documentation Departments 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.

**What are we looking for?**:
- A bachelor’s degree in law or Law Clerk or Paralegal certification.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience drafting and negotiating commercial lease documentation.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members.
- Strong computer skills and use of MS Office.
- Excellent communications skills with fundamental problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Adaptable in response to changing needs and competing priorities.
- Bilingual in French and English, as you will have to interact with clients in both languages and report to the Vice President, Lease Documentation, based in Toronto.

**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 parmi les meilleurs employeurs au Canada en 2025, selon la certification mondiale des meilleurs employeurs donner par Mercer. Cette certification distingue les organisations qui affichent d'excellents résultats en matière d'engagement des employés, d'agilité organisationnelle, de leadership stimulant et de concentration sur les talents.

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