By-Law Compliance Clerk

Position Title: Senior Law Clerk

Administration

Legal Services

The typical salary range for this position is $62 400.00 - $93 600.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This is a posting for an new, permanent full-time position

Flexible schedule to promote work/life balance

Very competitive pension plan

Generous holiday policy

Personal days

Employee Assistance Program

The Senior Law Clerk plays a key role in supporting the in-house Ontario Legal Team by managing commercial real estate files, drafting and reviewing leasing documentation, managing and processing licenses, and coordinating communications across multiple legal matters. The Senior Law Clerk ensures the smooth and efficient operation of legal processes by providing comprehensive file management and clerical support.

Draft, review and manage commercial real estate documents, including purchase agreements, leases, amendments, estoppel certificates, and closing packages.

Provide support on due diligence for acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.

Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, external counsel, lenders, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely completion of transactions.

Assist lawyers in interpreting and reviewing commercial real estate legal documents.

Provide general clerical support, including managing confidential correspondence and file administration.

Assist in preparing presentation materials for internal and external use.

Diploma or certificate in Paralegal Studies or Law Clerk Studies.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate law, ideally in-house or at a large firm.

Strong knowledge of commercial real estate law and title matters.

Strong drafting skills with experience preparing commercial real estate legal documents.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Teraview.

Experience working with legal document management systems is an asset.

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METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers.