Legal Counsel - Real Estate

About Toronto Community Housing Corporation Toronto Community Housing Corporation (“TCHC”) is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America. We are wholly owned by the City of Toronto and operate in a non-profit manner. TCHC provides homes to over 41,000 low and moderate-income households in 88 of Toronto's neighbourhoods, with 93,000 tenants from many different backgrounds with a diversity in age, education, language, mental and physical ability, religion, ethnicity and race. We are an essential part of the City of Toronto's fabric and social system. Our over 2,000 employees work to achieve our vision of quality homes in vibrant communities where people are proud to live and work. Vacancy Type: Full-time Permanent Salary/Hourly Range: $142,987.19 - $157,285.91 Work Details (Days/Hours): Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week Hybrid Eligible Yes Affiliation: Non-Union: Management/Exempt Division and Department Legal Services Number of Vacancies: 1 Existing/New Job: Existing Grade: 09 Vacancy Status Existing Vacancy Candidate List or Eligibility List: Candidate List What we offer In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including: Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities; Minimum four (4) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service; Four (4) paid personal days; Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching; Health and dental benefits, including a health spending account available upon your start date; Employee and family assistance program; Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary); Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year; Fitness membership discount. Hybrid Job: This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements. Make a difference We are looking for a high-performing Legal Counsel to join our Legal Services Division - Real Estate Law Section. You will play an integral role on a wide assortment of real estate files, including development issues on our revitalization projects and real estate matters arising across our extensive portfolio of properties. In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of quality, proactive legal advice and representation to Toronto Community Housing staff in support of the organization’s business goals and objectives in a manner that aligns with TCHC's tenant focused culture. What you’ll do Work in conjunction with the Senior Legal Counsel, Real Estate and independently on real estate matters including development issues on our revitalization projects, the transfer of “stand alone” houses, title and boundary disputes, severances, commercial leasing, secured & unsecured financings, construction matters and disputes and environmental issues relating to real property. Work with all levels of organizational staff on matters relating to Toronto Community Housing’s real estate portfolio. Draft, review and advise on all manner of documents, including, agreements of purchase and sale, easements, access and encroachment agreements, subdivision and planning documents, severances and commercial contracts. Provide advice to individuals within the corporation and respond to specific client requirements. Research and provide legal opinions. Provide education, training and mentoring to Toronto Community Housing managers and staff on all matters related to real estate and compliance with related legislation, including the Housing Services Act. Mentor and supervise administrative legal support staff. What you’ll need License to to Practice law in Ontario (L1 license and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada). Bachelor of Laws, Baccalaureate of Law, or Juris Doctor. 3 - 5 years post-call, knowledge and proven experience in the areas of real estate, leasing, municipal law, environmental law, experience with a law firm or in-house legal department is preferred. Ability to provide advice on a wide variety of real estate related legal issues including tenders and procurement is preferred. Working knowledge of relevant real estate legislation and other legislation applicable to the operations of Toronto Community Housing is preferred. Ability to manage a heavy file load and efficiently manage external legal counsel. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Proven ability to interact effectively with and engage a variety of stakeholders including: staff, business partners, City of Toronto officials, and community groups. Excellent conflict resolution and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills. What’s next Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and cover letter to determine if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role. Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward in the hiring process. If you are contacted, the process will include an interview, written/practical test, and reference check. INDS Thank you for your interest in Toronto Community Housing We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve included in the job postings below, we encourage you to consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! Once you have submitted your application successfully, you will receive a confirmation email. We encourage you to check out our careers page often, as new opportunities become available on a regular basis. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and strive to create a diverse workplace that reflects the cultural mosaic of our great city and the communities we serve. We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh, new ideas to our business. Diversity plays a key role in our ability to deliver on our mission to provide clean, safe, well-maintained, affordable homes for tenants. TCHC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its community and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who can help us provide vibrant communities and make our city a great place to live. In an effort to ensure access to information for people with disabilities, we have noticed that some screen readers do not function properly with our job portal. If you are a person with a disability and are experiencing issues with our job portal and would like access to our job postings in an alternative format, please email your request to our People and Culture Division at [email protected]. Accessibility for applicants Toronto Community Housing is committed to equity in employment. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Toronto Community Housing’s Accessibility Policy. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to our People & Culture department at [email protected] or call our accessible accommodations line at (416) 981 - 4119. Please refer to the job requisition number when you contact us. We use AI technology through the use of pre-screening questions to assist in the screening process.

The Legal Counsel will provide proactive legal advice and representation on real estate matters, including development projects, leasing, and property disputes. They will also draft legal documents, conduct research, and mentor staff on real estate legislation and compliance.

Candidates must hold a license to practice law in Ontario and possess a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree. A minimum of 3-5 years of post-call experience in real estate, leasing, or municipal law is required.

• Paid annual vacation • Paid personal days • Defined benefit pension plan • Health and dental benefits • Health spending account • Employee and family assistance program • Maternity and parental leave top up • Tuition reimbursement • Fitness membership discount

• CompliancePreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• Conflict ResolutionPreferred
• ProcurementPreferred

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• Real estate law
• Leasing
• Municipal law
• Environmental law
• Contract drafting
• Legal research
• Conflict resolution
• Project management
• Procurement
• Mentoring
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Compliance
• Stakeholder engagement
• Legal Support
• Organizational Skills
• Planning
• Real Estate Law
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Construction
• Management
• Textiles
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Training And Development
• Municipal Law
• Easement
• Environmental Laws
• Environmental Issue
• Sales
• Legislation
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Presentations
• Purchasing
• Real Estate
• Real Property
• Screen Reader
• Transferable Skills Analysis

• Legal
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Legal Counsel
• Lawyer (General)
• Lawyers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

37 hours per week