Corporate/Commercial Lawyer

First Capital REIT (TSX: FCR: UN) is one of Canada’s largest owners, operators, and developers of vibrant community-oriented retail properties across the country. A publicly listed company, First Capital REIT manages a portfolio of over $9.4 billion in assets in some of Canada’s most prestigious and rapidly growing neighbourhoods. The company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its consistent recognition as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, and as being at the forefront of ESG standards.

First Capital REIT has an exciting new opportunity for a mid-level Corporate/Commercial Lawyer to join its first-class team of professionals. Operating from the company’s headquarters in Liberty Village on a flexible basis, this person will work closely with the Senior Director, Senior Legal Counsel and SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary as well as First Capital REIT’s key business units, including the Construction, Investment and Operations teams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Negotiate, draft, and review a range of contracts, including industry-specific agreements (CCDCs), as well as general agreements including NDAs, IT agreements, MSAs, Co-Ownership Agreements, operational agreements and licensing agreements.
• Advise on various topics relating to construction, environmental, insolvency, land development, property management, insurance and corporate governance matters.
• Advise on and manage litigation matters, including instructing external counsel, and reviewing/analyzing evidence, pleadings, and settlement documents.
• Provide real-time legal and business direction across key business units, as well as to FCR’s Executive Team members.

WHAT YOU BRING:

The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of post-call Corporate/Commercial Law experience gained from a leading law firm or major organization. Additional experience in Real Estate, Construction, Litigation or Insolvency is an asset.

First Capital REIT is seeking a dynamic, highly organized lawyer who is business minded and can think on their feet. You will receive both the opportunities and support to expand your expertise, build confidence in new areas, and become an effective cross-functional contributor at this top tier organization.

Our people are what makes us different. At First Capital, we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization, therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process.