Senior Law Clerk

Senior Funder (Senior Law Clerk) $100K-105K base plus great bonus and benefits Downtown Toronto, Ontario (hybrid) A leading real estate investment firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Funder to join its growing team. We have titled this as Senior Law Clerk because the client is specifically looking for someone who either comes with this background or is already in a funder position. In this role, you will be a critical player within the firm's commercial mortgage division, focusing on funding apartment term and construction loans. Your expertise will ensure the seamless progression of mortgage transactions from initial deal setup through to final funding and closing. The ideal candidate thrives on flawless execution, collaboration, and adaptability, and brings a robust understanding of commercial mortgage funding processes—particularly CMHC-insured transactions. Responsibilities: Stakeholder Communication: Act as a primary point of contact for internal deal teams and external stakeholders throughout the entire funding lifecycle. Documentation Review: Meticulously review solicitor documentation to ensure strict alignment with the initial mortgage commitment, CMHC insurance policies, and internal company guidelines. Compliance & Due Diligence: Verify that all mortgage conditions are met, all required documentation is received, and files are 100% complete ahead of closing. Risk Escalation: Proactively identify discrepancies or issues in loan documentation and escalate them to the deal team or credit managers as required. Fund Advancement: Coordinate seamlessly with accounting teams and external solicitors to ensure mortgage funds are released accurately and on schedule. Pipeline & Reporting Management: Set up and maintain deal records across various platforms, ensuring data integrity from the first engagement through to closing. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or a related field. Experience: A minimum of 5–7 years of experience in commercial mortgage lending, loan operations, legal services, or financial services. Specialized Knowledge: Strong familiarity with real estate deal closing. Core Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, stellar organizational skills, and the proven ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective engagement with legal, regulatory, and financial counterparties. Adaptability: Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced corporate environment. 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.

The role focuses on managing the funding process for apartment term and construction loans within a commercial mortgage division. Key duties include reviewing solicitor documentation, ensuring compliance with CMHC policies, and coordinating fund releases with accounting teams.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, or Business and 5-7 years of experience in commercial mortgage lending or legal services. Strong knowledge of real estate deal closing and CMHC-insured transactions is required.

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• Commercial Mortgage Funding
• Documentation Review
• CMHC-Insured Transactions
• Stakeholder Communication
• Due Diligence
• Risk Escalation
• Pipeline Management
• Real Estate Deal Closing
• Organizational Skills
• Attention To Detail

• Finance & Accounting
• Legal
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available