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Real Estate Associate

  • Toronto, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 8, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 3+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Handle a variety of commercial real estate matters, including purchase and sale transactions, financing, due diligence, title review, and transactional support. Draft and negotiate agreements and transaction documents, work on lending and restructuring matters, and maintain direct client contact appropriate to experience.

Job details

Cozen O'Connor is seeking a highly motivated Real Estate Associate with a minimum of three years of real estate law experience to join our growing Toronto office. The Successful Candidate Will Work On a Wide Variety Of Commercial Real Estate Transactions And Matters, Including, But Not Limited To Commercial real estate purchase/sale transactions Real estate financing transactions Due diligence, title review, and transactional support Drafting and negotiating agreements and transaction documents Asset backed lending Loan restructuring Mortgage enforcement Joint venture and partnership arrangements Direct client contact and responsibility appropriate to experience level Qualifications Minimum 3 years of experience practicing commercial real estate law at a law firm Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills Excellent academic credentials Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario Strong client service orientation and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Why Join Us? This role is particularly attractive for a junior lawyer looking to accelerate their development. You will have the opportunity to work directly with an experienced practitioner and exceptional support staff, providing exposure to a diverse range of matters and clients. We offer high-quality and varied work, early responsibility and client contact, mentorship and professional development and a collegial, entrepreneurial culture. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, résumé, and law school transcripts for consideration.

What you’ll do

Handle a variety of commercial real estate matters, including purchase and sale transactions, financing, due diligence, title review, and transactional support. Draft and negotiate agreements and transaction documents, work on lending and restructuring matters, and maintain direct client contact appropriate to experience.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least three years of commercial real estate law experience at a law firm and be licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills, excellent academic credentials, client-service orientation, and the ability to work collaboratively are required.

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Commercial Real Estate Law
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Real Estate Financing
  • Due Diligence
  • Title Review
  • Drafting
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Client Service
  • Teamwork
  • Asset-Backed Lending
  • Loan Restructuring
  • Mortgage Enforcement
  • Joint Ventures
  • Partnership Arrangements

Job areas

  • Legal

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