Top Benefits
About the role
Looking for a company with over 50 years of success and no signs of slowing down?
If so, Morguard may be the perfect place for you.
As one of Canada’s leading real estate companies, with properties across North America, we’re proud of our history and excited about our future.
Our Purpose At Morguard, people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to creating lasting value not only for our clients and communities, but for our employees as well. As a fully integrated real estate organization, we offer exposure to a diverse portfolio that includes office, industrial, retail, and multi‑suite residential properties across North America. Our team reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we believe that diversity strengthens us.
Collaboration fuels our success. Through innovation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to sustainability, our professionals are empowered to build their careers, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the future of real estate.
Putting Our Purpose into Action We support our people by offering:
- Access to experienced subject matter experts who provide mentorship and hands‑on learning.
- A wide range of career opportunities across the organization.
- A comprehensive, competitive benefits program that promotes health and wellness.
Where You’ll Add Value
The Legal Counsel is accountable to the Vice President, Legal and Associate General Counsel for a wide range of commercial and real estate matters protecting the interests of the company and its clients against risks associated to ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations, internal policies and procedures. This will include providing legal advice and broad-based support to the company’s various business units.
How You’ll Make a Difference
1. Legal Advice and Drafting
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements under the guidance of senior counsel, working closely with Morguard’s business groups to identify risks and deliver practical, solutions-oriented advice. Specific responsibilities include service agreements (property management, asset management, co-ownership), supplier and vendor contracts, IT agreements, real estate listing agreements, and letters of intent across Morguard’s multi-residential, retail, office/industrial, and hotel portfolios.
2. Real Estate Financings and Transaction Support
Assist with conventional and CMHC-insured mortgage financings and refinancings across Morguard’s real estate portfolio; review and comment on loan agreements, mortgage security documents, and related financing deliverables; coordinate with lenders’ counsel and internal stakeholders to manage closings; and support senior counsel on more complex acquisition, disposition, and financing transactions as needed.
3. Compliance
Assist with compliance and regulatory matters relevant to Morguard’s operations, including FINTRAC reporting obligations, real estate brokerage licensing requirements, and corporate registrations; monitor and flag legislative or regulatory changes affecting Morguard’s business units and support implementation efforts as directed.
4. General Business Support
Provide day-to-day legal support to Morguard’s diverse business groups, including multi-residential, enclosed retail, office/industrial, and hotel divisions; assist in developing and maintaining standard-form agreements, templates, and internal corporate policies; and support the legal team on enterprise-wide initiatives as required.
5. Management and Administration
Assist with file management and administrative legal tasks including invoice review, document execution, title and PPSA searches, maintenance of closing binders, PIN requests, and coordination of external registrations (Teraview, corporate registrar).
Any other job related duties and/or projects that may be assigned.
The Expertise You’ll Bring
Qualifications Required
- Law Degree from Accredited University (L.L.B. or J.D.), in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 1–2 years of experience in private practice or a relevant in-house role, with exposure to commercial contract drafting and/or real estate transactions; experience at a firm with a real estate or financial services practice group is an asset
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including service, vendor, or supply contracts
- Exposure to real estate financing transactions, including conventional mortgage financings, refinancings, or construction loans; familiarity with standard security documentation (mortgages, general security agreements) is an asset
- Proficient research and computer skills (familiarity with Teraview registration software considered an asset).
Core Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational/time management skills with a proven ability to work under tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Sound business judgement and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal business clients across Morguard’s portfolio divisions
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused; comfortable managing multiple files simultaneously in a fast-paced environment supporting a large, diversified real estate company.
Why You’ll Love Working at Morguard At Morguard, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
- A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and safety.
- Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across North America.
- A competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you and your family.
- Support for work–life balance, along with accessible employment practices that meet AODA requirements.
Inclusive by Nature Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. At Morguard, we provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact.
Commitment to Accessibility Morguard is dedicated to maintaining accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources—our team is here to support you. Please contact Human Resources at (905) 281-3800.
About Morguard
Morguard is a fully integrated real estate company. We own, manage, and invest in high quality, well-located, geographically diversified assets across North America. With more than 45 years of experience and a dynamic team of over 1200 professionals, we focus on value creation and operational excellence. Today, our total assets owned and under management is valued at $18.6 billion.
Morguard operates three diversified lines of business:
Investments in Real Property: Morguard owns and manages a diversified portfolio of multi-unit residential, retail, office and industrial, and hotel properties in North America.
Real Estate Investment Trusts: Morguard is a significant sponsor of two real estate investment trusts (REITs): Morguard REIT (TSX: MRT.UN), a closed-end Trust with a diversified portfolio of Canadian commercial real estate assets; and Morguard North American Residential REIT (TSX: MRG.UN), an open-end Trust with a diversified portfolio of multi-unit residential assets across North America.
Advisory and Management Services: Morguard provides real estate advisory services and portfolio management services, specializing in publicly traded equities and fixed-income securities, to institutional clients and private investors.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Looking for a company with over 50 years of success and no signs of slowing down?
If so, Morguard may be the perfect place for you.
As one of Canada’s leading real estate companies, with properties across North America, we’re proud of our history and excited about our future.
Our Purpose At Morguard, people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to creating lasting value not only for our clients and communities, but for our employees as well. As a fully integrated real estate organization, we offer exposure to a diverse portfolio that includes office, industrial, retail, and multi‑suite residential properties across North America. Our team reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we believe that diversity strengthens us.
Collaboration fuels our success. Through innovation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to sustainability, our professionals are empowered to build their careers, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the future of real estate.
Putting Our Purpose into Action We support our people by offering:
- Access to experienced subject matter experts who provide mentorship and hands‑on learning.
- A wide range of career opportunities across the organization.
- A comprehensive, competitive benefits program that promotes health and wellness.
Where You’ll Add Value
The Legal Counsel is accountable to the Vice President, Legal and Associate General Counsel for a wide range of commercial and real estate matters protecting the interests of the company and its clients against risks associated to ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations, internal policies and procedures. This will include providing legal advice and broad-based support to the company’s various business units.
How You’ll Make a Difference
1. Legal Advice and Drafting
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements under the guidance of senior counsel, working closely with Morguard’s business groups to identify risks and deliver practical, solutions-oriented advice. Specific responsibilities include service agreements (property management, asset management, co-ownership), supplier and vendor contracts, IT agreements, real estate listing agreements, and letters of intent across Morguard’s multi-residential, retail, office/industrial, and hotel portfolios.
2. Real Estate Financings and Transaction Support
Assist with conventional and CMHC-insured mortgage financings and refinancings across Morguard’s real estate portfolio; review and comment on loan agreements, mortgage security documents, and related financing deliverables; coordinate with lenders’ counsel and internal stakeholders to manage closings; and support senior counsel on more complex acquisition, disposition, and financing transactions as needed.
3. Compliance
Assist with compliance and regulatory matters relevant to Morguard’s operations, including FINTRAC reporting obligations, real estate brokerage licensing requirements, and corporate registrations; monitor and flag legislative or regulatory changes affecting Morguard’s business units and support implementation efforts as directed.
4. General Business Support
Provide day-to-day legal support to Morguard’s diverse business groups, including multi-residential, enclosed retail, office/industrial, and hotel divisions; assist in developing and maintaining standard-form agreements, templates, and internal corporate policies; and support the legal team on enterprise-wide initiatives as required.
5. Management and Administration
Assist with file management and administrative legal tasks including invoice review, document execution, title and PPSA searches, maintenance of closing binders, PIN requests, and coordination of external registrations (Teraview, corporate registrar).
Any other job related duties and/or projects that may be assigned.
The Expertise You’ll Bring
Qualifications Required
- Law Degree from Accredited University (L.L.B. or J.D.), in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 1–2 years of experience in private practice or a relevant in-house role, with exposure to commercial contract drafting and/or real estate transactions; experience at a firm with a real estate or financial services practice group is an asset
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including service, vendor, or supply contracts
- Exposure to real estate financing transactions, including conventional mortgage financings, refinancings, or construction loans; familiarity with standard security documentation (mortgages, general security agreements) is an asset
- Proficient research and computer skills (familiarity with Teraview registration software considered an asset).
Core Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational/time management skills with a proven ability to work under tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Sound business judgement and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal business clients across Morguard’s portfolio divisions
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused; comfortable managing multiple files simultaneously in a fast-paced environment supporting a large, diversified real estate company.
Why You’ll Love Working at Morguard At Morguard, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
- A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and safety.
- Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across North America.
- A competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you and your family.
- Support for work–life balance, along with accessible employment practices that meet AODA requirements.
Inclusive by Nature Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. At Morguard, we provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact.
Commitment to Accessibility Morguard is dedicated to maintaining accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources—our team is here to support you. Please contact Human Resources at (905) 281-3800.
About Morguard
Morguard is a fully integrated real estate company. We own, manage, and invest in high quality, well-located, geographically diversified assets across North America. With more than 45 years of experience and a dynamic team of over 1200 professionals, we focus on value creation and operational excellence. Today, our total assets owned and under management is valued at $18.6 billion.
Morguard operates three diversified lines of business:
Investments in Real Property: Morguard owns and manages a diversified portfolio of multi-unit residential, retail, office and industrial, and hotel properties in North America.
Real Estate Investment Trusts: Morguard is a significant sponsor of two real estate investment trusts (REITs): Morguard REIT (TSX: MRT.UN), a closed-end Trust with a diversified portfolio of Canadian commercial real estate assets; and Morguard North American Residential REIT (TSX: MRG.UN), an open-end Trust with a diversified portfolio of multi-unit residential assets across North America.
Advisory and Management Services: Morguard provides real estate advisory services and portfolio management services, specializing in publicly traded equities and fixed-income securities, to institutional clients and private investors.