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Prudent Law is a dynamic law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in a supportive and innovative environment. We pride ourselves on our commitment to client satisfaction and our ability to adapt to the evolving legal landscape. We are seeking a well organized, presentable and a polished individual with a professional demeanor. The candidate should be a self-starter and genuinely want to grow with us as a firm. We consider all our associates as an integral part of the firm and are looking for someone to join our growing team as early as possible. Candidate MUST have at least 5 years of experience in commercial real estate and corporate law.

Responsibilities

Commercial Real estate
- Ability to run commercial real estate files independently
- Experienced in commercial leasing, share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, franchise agreements, title and off title searches, reviews and opinions, transaction structuring
- Experience in dealing with mortgagees, including standstill and subordination agreements, security documentation, negotiation of holdbacks and escrow arrangements
- Experience in dealing with title insurance and negotiating exceptions as required
Corporate Law
- Ability to run corporate law files independently
- Experienced in shareholder agreements, incorporations, amalgamations, share purchase agreements, and corporate restructuring
- Experience in creating an external investor package
- Experience in structuring vendor representations and warranties

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in Canada
Excellent academic credentials with an LLB or JDM
Membership of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing
5+ years of experience with mid sized or large firms practicing corporate/commercial real estate law
Strong technical legal, analytical and drafting skills combined with the ability to use logic to solve complex problems, excellent organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail
Strong legal research, drafting, oral advocacy, and client services skills
Ability to handle competing deadlines on tight timelines
An existing book of business is an asset, but not required