Senior Law Clerk
Description
First Capital [TSX: FCR.UN] owns, operates, and develops grocery anchored open air centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographics in Canada. Through the expertise and collaboration of our team, we create thriving properties which generate value for businesses, investors and our neighbourhoods. As one of the Greater Toronto Area’s top employers, we foster a vibrant culture that ensures equal opportunity and well-being for all employees in a dynamic workplace. We are proud to provide rewarding opportunities to build meaningful careers in a fun and high performing environment.
THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Director, Legal Affairs, the Senior Law Clerk is primarily responsible for the preparation and negotiation of legal documents in connection with leasing transactions, and support of the operations, construction and leasing teams. Due diligence for purchase and finance transactions will also be required.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Prepare legal documentation for commercial leasing transactions (retail focus).
- Negotiate legal terms of offers to lease, letters of intent, leases, renewals, transfers, relocations, expansions, terminations, estoppels etc.
- Draft, review and revise notices of default and termination.
- Finalize legal documentation for deal approval and document execution by authorized signing officers of owner companies.
- Review and comment on legal documentation prepared by third parties (i.e. tenants, brokers and lawyers).
- Ensure legal documentation is in line with company policies, procedures, strategies and approved signing authority.
- Advise leasing department of business and legal concerns in papering transactions.
- Respond to inquiries (internal and external) and interpret lease-related issues.
- Conduct Teraview and corporate research.
- Conduct due diligence for financing, acquisition or special projects.
- Other responsibilities as required.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- 8 years in a law firm or equivalent time in a commercial real estate company drafting and negotiating sophisticated complex commercial leases and ancillary legal documents.
- Undergraduate degree, and licensed as a Paralegal or Law Clerk.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational, communication and negotiating skills.
- Pragmatic approach to problem solving and analytical review.
- Sound knowledge of commercial leasing.
- Excellent drafting skills.
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Flexible and capable of working in a dynamic fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We invest in People. Along with our competitive compensation packages—we’re always thinking of new ways for our people to share in the company’s success. We are very proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Company-matched savings plans
- Fully paid Extended Healthcare benefits from day one
- Annual Wellness Subsidy
- Tuition & Development Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Rewards and Recognition Programs
- Paid time off during December holiday season
- Parental leave benefits
Our people are what makes us different. At First Capital we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization, therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. To discuss any accommodation, please email us at [email protected].