Senior Commercial Law Clerk | Work Life Balance Ensured
About the role
Career Opportunity: Senior Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk
Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Full-Time, Hybrid)
About the Role
Are you a seasoned Real Estate Law Clerk with a passion for high-level commercial transactions and complex leasing? Cartel Inc. is seeking an elite Senior Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk (5+ years experience) to join our clients team in Downtown Toronto.
This is not your average clerical role. You will be the engine behind complex retail shopping centre and condominium lease negotiations, secured financing transactions, and large-scale commercial files. We value expertise, precision, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
-Lease Negotiation & Drafting: Independently review, negotiate, and finalize complex retail lease documentation, including tenant acknowledgments, non-disturbance agreements, and statutory declarations. -Transaction Management: Manage commercial files from start to finish—preparing closing/security documents, responding to requisition letters, and administering escrow deposits for condo developments. -Due Diligence & Title: Conduct thorough corporate searches, order/negotiate owner and lender title insurance policies, and prepare e-reg documents in Teraview. -Liaison & Advice: Act as the key point of contact between management, landlords, and outside solicitors. Provide expert verbal and written interpretations of lease provisions. -Project Oversight: Abstract critical clauses, track tenant allowance collections, and maintain sophisticated "bring forward" systems to ensure no deadline is missed.
What You Bring
-Experience: 5+ years of solid experience in Ontario real estate practice (Commercial emphasis) and retail shopping centre leasing. -Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Teraview, LawyerDoneDeal, and the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). -Legal Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Land Titles Act and lease requirements across Canada. -The "X" Factor: Sound judgment, excellent drafting skills, and the business acumen to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. -Education: Law Clerk diploma or equivalent professional experience.
Bonus Points For
- Experience with municipal and provincial funding programs.
- A background in managing extensive commercial leasing portfolios.
Why Join?
We believe that top-tier talent deserves a top-tier lifestyle. This role allows you to balance a high-impact career with your personal life.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? I am personally managing this search and would love to hear from you.
Contact: Ben Higham
Email: Ben@cartelinc.com
Cartel Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Commercial Law Clerk jobs in Toronto, Ontario
About Cartel Inc.
When it comes to legal employment agencies in Toronto, there's a reason why Cartel is recognized as Toronto's most trusted authority in legal personnel. Situated at First Canadian Place, Marsha Meyers and her team have been providing professional personnel services to law firms and corporations throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 1975.
With over 40 years of experience in the field, Cartel is a household name in the legal industry. We are a regular participant and long-term supporter of TLOMA (The Law Office Management Association). We maintain a large database of the most qualified legal candidates in Toronto with a service that is professional, confidential and highly personalized. Our standing in the industry has enabled us to develop and maintain significant relationships over the years with the leading organizations in the legal community. We enjoy a high customer retention rate because our clients know that we take our responsibilities to them very seriously and that they can depend on us.
Our record speaks for itself but you don't have to take our word for it - just ask your friends, they'll tell you. Cartel.
*Cartel is also the recipient of Canadian Lawyers' 2018-19 Readers' Choice Legal Support Staffing Recruiters award.
Toronto's Most Trusted Authority in Legal Placement.
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Senior Commercial Law Clerk | Work Life Balance Ensured
About the role
Career Opportunity: Senior Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk
Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Full-Time, Hybrid)
About the Role
Are you a seasoned Real Estate Law Clerk with a passion for high-level commercial transactions and complex leasing? Cartel Inc. is seeking an elite Senior Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk (5+ years experience) to join our clients team in Downtown Toronto.
This is not your average clerical role. You will be the engine behind complex retail shopping centre and condominium lease negotiations, secured financing transactions, and large-scale commercial files. We value expertise, precision, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
-Lease Negotiation & Drafting: Independently review, negotiate, and finalize complex retail lease documentation, including tenant acknowledgments, non-disturbance agreements, and statutory declarations. -Transaction Management: Manage commercial files from start to finish—preparing closing/security documents, responding to requisition letters, and administering escrow deposits for condo developments. -Due Diligence & Title: Conduct thorough corporate searches, order/negotiate owner and lender title insurance policies, and prepare e-reg documents in Teraview. -Liaison & Advice: Act as the key point of contact between management, landlords, and outside solicitors. Provide expert verbal and written interpretations of lease provisions. -Project Oversight: Abstract critical clauses, track tenant allowance collections, and maintain sophisticated "bring forward" systems to ensure no deadline is missed.
What You Bring
-Experience: 5+ years of solid experience in Ontario real estate practice (Commercial emphasis) and retail shopping centre leasing. -Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Teraview, LawyerDoneDeal, and the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). -Legal Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Land Titles Act and lease requirements across Canada. -The "X" Factor: Sound judgment, excellent drafting skills, and the business acumen to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. -Education: Law Clerk diploma or equivalent professional experience.
Bonus Points For
- Experience with municipal and provincial funding programs.
- A background in managing extensive commercial leasing portfolios.
Why Join?
We believe that top-tier talent deserves a top-tier lifestyle. This role allows you to balance a high-impact career with your personal life.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? I am personally managing this search and would love to hear from you.
Contact: Ben Higham
Email: Ben@cartelinc.com
Cartel Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Commercial Law Clerk jobs in Toronto, Ontario
About Cartel Inc.
When it comes to legal employment agencies in Toronto, there's a reason why Cartel is recognized as Toronto's most trusted authority in legal personnel. Situated at First Canadian Place, Marsha Meyers and her team have been providing professional personnel services to law firms and corporations throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 1975.
With over 40 years of experience in the field, Cartel is a household name in the legal industry. We are a regular participant and long-term supporter of TLOMA (The Law Office Management Association). We maintain a large database of the most qualified legal candidates in Toronto with a service that is professional, confidential and highly personalized. Our standing in the industry has enabled us to develop and maintain significant relationships over the years with the leading organizations in the legal community. We enjoy a high customer retention rate because our clients know that we take our responsibilities to them very seriously and that they can depend on us.
Our record speaks for itself but you don't have to take our word for it - just ask your friends, they'll tell you. Cartel.
*Cartel is also the recipient of Canadian Lawyers' 2018-19 Readers' Choice Legal Support Staffing Recruiters award.
Toronto's Most Trusted Authority in Legal Placement.