Legal Counsel Real Estate Transactional and Litigation Management

1 week ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Groupe Montpetit Ressources Humaines Inc Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Legal Counsel Real Estate Transactional and Litigation Management

Leading Company / Thriving Sector – Montreal

Here is a very exciting opportunity in a thriving sector for a lawyer or notary looking to continue their career as in-house legal counsel, with a passion for business law—particularly real estate—and litigation management.

Do you enjoy working with various stakeholders and would like to join a seasoned team in the real estate industry?


Our client, a major player in the Montreal business scene, is currently seeking a Legal Counsel with at least 5 years of experience in real estate and transactional law, commercial leases, and litigation management to join their excellent legal department.

This top-tier employer—a well-established Canadian company with an enviable reputation—offers a work environment where you can thrive professionally, along with highly competitive compensation and benefits.

YOUR ROLE:
As Legal Counsel, you will be part of a strong legal team and will oversee the work of at least one corporate law paralegal. You will enjoy a high level of autonomy across a wide range of diverse files.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Independently managing commercial real estate transactions (acquisitions, sales, and financing) and drafting transactional documents;

  • Drafting and reviewing commercial leases and various corporate documents (shareholder agreements, resolutions, powers of attorney, management contracts);

  • Providing legal support in the preparation, review, and interpretation of standard CCDC contracts and other construction agreements, in collaboration with project and construction management teams;

  • Managing litigation by advising and supporting internal stakeholders, and overseeing litigation files handled by external counsel;

  • Supporting financing, refinancing, and real estate asset purchase/sale transactions;

  • Assisting various business units by drafting documents in areas such as marketing, real estate, management, and corporate affairs.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar or the Chambre des notaires du Québec;

  • Relevant experience of approximately 5 years or more in a similar role;

  • Strong communication skills, bilingualism and strong writing skills;

  • Team player, dynamic and rigorous personality.

INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE?  We look forward to meeting you

Please send us your application in complete confidentiality at: , specifying the reference number: P.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity, in more detail before sending your resume, our team will be pleased to provide you with further information.

Me Jacinthe Landry

Me Freddy Bui

Me Iona Maria Tinawi

Catherine De Guire
Josée Lapierre

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position.  However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We recognize the value of diversity and subscribe to the principles of equality in employment.

Professional coaching services are available at extra cost.

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