Banking and Real Estate Law Clerk

Your new companyThis established, multi-location full service law firm has experienced incredible growth in the last two years and has a rare vacancy in its commercial real estate practice. The firm boasts limitless upward mobility and opportunities for career progression and advancement, continuing education and tuition reimbursement and small work shares that ensure the Lawyers and staff develop strong and meaningful working relationships. Your new roleIn this role, you will support our commercial real estate and banking & financial services practices to work alongside some of the most talented and experienced real estate and banking Clerks in the GTA- many of whom have spent the entirety of their careers at this firm. The responsibilities are fairly straightforward, and include:Conduct due diligence activities, including ordering, reviewing, and reporting on searches related to Personal Property Security Act (PPSA), liens, and other corporate matters.Draft critical documents such as closing agendas, loan documents, officer’s certificates, resolutions, and other closing deliverables under lawyer supervision.Handle the preparation and registration of PPSA liens across relevant jurisdictions and maintain detailed transaction record books.Prepare transaction documents including closing/security documents and Teraview registrations. Address and respond to title requisition letters.Perform title and off-title searches, preparing concise summaries of findings.Attend to closings.Act as a liaison between lawyers and internal/external parties, facilitating effective communication on file progression and related matters.What you'll need to succeedLaw Clerk diploma from an accredited college or completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification.At least three years of experience in a similar role.Proficiency in Teraview and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.Excellent communication skills with a keen attention to detail and grammar.Independent worker with the ability to also perform in team settings.Upholds a high level of professionalism and maintains confidentiality in all matters.What you'll get in returnAnyone joining this team will be working alongside tenured and knowledgeable Senior Clerks, supporting "rainmakers" in their field. As a team and as an individual, you will be handling high volume and complex commercial real estate and banking transactions, leveraging the decades of experience and strong relationships of the professionals in your practice. Compensation varies greatly depending on the level of experience from $75,000-90,000, with 3-4 weeks of vacation and benefits. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.