Senior Legal Counsel (Real Estate)- Part-time
Life After Law
An excellent for a real estate lawyer either coming off of parental leave or looking to join a reputable real estate developer as Legal Counsel.
Our client, a reputable, smaller yet rapidly growing Vancouver-based Real Estate development company with a growing residential and commercial portfolio, is looking for a part time (2-3 days per week) Legal Counsel to join their Vancouver head office.
As the company’s ‘go-to’ internal Legal Counsel the successful candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of real estate and oversee the day-to-day legal matters (contract review, oversight, negotiation and delegation to external counsel) on behalf of the organization.
Your responsibilities will include:
Working closely with the executive team (CEO, Head of People, Shareholders and the Board), the successful candidate will:
- Largely be responsible for document and contract review, analysis and interpretation (including but not limited to construction documents, loan documents, financing agreements, lease agreements, invoicing).
- Will be the company’s point-person for external counsel, responsible for delegation and follow up.
- Acting as liaison and legal point person between development and property management and external counsel.
- Independently handling small litigation matters or offering overseeing external litigation matters.
- Advising on legal matters as it pertains to the business.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have a Law degree (J.D. or LL.B) and be a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia.
- 5+ years of relevant real estate experience gained either in a law firm or in-house environment.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively within different departments and explain legal concepts in a relatable and concise manner.
- Have the ability to stand on their own and be a self-starter.
- Have excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Enjoy working in a team-based, collegial environment on a part-time basis.
*offering a competitive compensation package, long term growth potential (possibility of full time down the road!)
Please provide your resume on a confidential basis if you wish to be considered. Only those with the requisite experience will be contacted.
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