Senior Law Clerk

Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk (Mid-to-Senior Level) Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid) $95K-$110K base plus bonus We are partnering with a reputable, well-established mid-sized firm in Toronto to recruit a Sr. Real Estate Law Clerk. This position sits within an active, highly collaborative real estate group handling a diverse portfolio of commercial transactions for a strong client base. The firm provides a friendly, team-first environment with approachable partners, offering a solid platform for a clerk who enjoys running files independently from initial intake straight through to final closing. Primary Responsibilities File Management: Independently run commercial real estate files through the entire lifecycle, ensuring all critical milestones and closing dates are met. Documentation: Draft, revise, and organize transactional paperwork, including purchase and sale agreements, conveyancing documents, and loan/security packages. Due Diligence: Perform and review comprehensive title and off-title searches, identifying and resolving potential title defects or requisitions. Stakeholder Coordination: Communicate directly with financial institutions, borrowers, purchasers, sellers, and opposing counsel to drive efficient closings. Problem-Solving: Work alongside lead partners to resolve deal complexities and streamline transactional workflows. Qualifications & Background Experience: 5+ years of direct experience handling commercial real estate files in Ontario. Education: Law Clerk Diploma, ILCO certification, or equivalent practical legal experience. Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Ontario title searching, registrations, conveyancing, and commercial financing structures. Core Skills: Exceptional organization, high attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple active files under tight timelines. Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused attitude. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Independently manage commercial real estate files through their entire lifecycle from intake to closing. This includes drafting transactional paperwork, performing title searches, and coordinating with financial institutions and legal counsel.

Requires over 5 years of experience in Ontario commercial real estate law and a Law Clerk Diploma or ILCO certification. Candidates must possess strong technical knowledge of Ontario registrations and conveyancing structures.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred

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• Commercial Real Estate Law
• File Management
• Legal Drafting
• Due Diligence
• Title Searching
• Conveyancing
• Commercial Financing
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Problem-Solving
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available