Leasing Law Clerk (Contract) at Pet Valu

Hybrid: Markham, Ontario

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Leasing Law Clerk for a temporary contract (18 months, with possibility of extension) to support our Legal team to cover a team member who has taken maternity leave. This role is ideal for candidates seeking short-term employment or contract work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and draft documents for a full range of real estate transactions including leases, offers to lease, letters of intent, amending agreements, extensions, surrenders, easements, restrictive covenants, estoppels, and license agreements.
• Conduct analysis and prepare legal opinions regarding the interpretation of leases and related agreements.
• Advise business colleagues and draft correspondence in relation to landlord/tenant disputes.
• Liaise with external counsel, as necessary.
• Assist with real estate project tracking, including status updates, deadline monitoring, and coordination of internal approvals.
• Assist with other real estate projects.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time to support the Legal team.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and a high level of integrity.
  
  

Qualifications

• College law clerk diploma.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a leasing clerk in a reputable company or law firm office environment.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office programs including: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Availability to start immediately and commit to the full contract term.
  
  

Additional Skills

• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new environments and processes.
• Proactive and ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a team.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization and external contacts.