Commercial Real Estate Paralegal at MLT Aikins LLP

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Closing date: November 28, 2025

Competition Number: MLTA-WPG-202511-084

Who we are

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Job summary

Our Winnipeg office is in search of an experienced paralegal to join our real estate team. This is a full-time position required to meet client and transactional deadlines. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently under the supervision of a lawyer.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing closing agendas or checklists for work associated with standard commercial realty acquisition or sale, commercial financing and share purchases
• Conducting public office searches in connection with due diligence with respect to the purchase of property or with respect to entities, including Land Titles Office (LTO), Personal Property Registry (PPR), Bankruptcy, Bank Act, Corporate Registry, Sheriff’s Office, Court of King’s Bench and any others typically required for due diligence
• Reviewing search results and providing initial commentary and/or drafting search summary report
• Drafting LTO documents including Transfers of Land, Mortgages, Caveats (leasehold, restrictive covenant, etc.), Personal Property Security Notices and Discharges
• Drafting PPR documents including financing statements and change statements
• Preparing payout packages including discharge request letters, LTO discharges, PPR discharge authorizations, release of insurance interest and Bank Act Certificate of Releases
• Drafting typical security and supporting documents for corporate entity or individual realty acquisition, sale or financing including Declaration as to Possession, General Assignment of Rents and Leases, General Security Agreement, Officer Certificate and Resolutions
• Attending to LTO, PPR and Bank Act registrations/filing submissions
• Providing assistance to lawyer at transaction closing and/or funding, including drafting requisite closing letters
• Providing assistance to lawyer with client/lender reporting
• General administrative duties and transaction maintenance including diarizing critical dates and follow-up to enquiries

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of an accredited legal program (combination of work experience and equivalencies will be considered)
• Minimum of five years of experience in the areas of residential and commercial real estate and commercial financing
• Attention to detail, especially as it relates to document drafting and proofreading
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of computer applications and electronic platforms required to perform related tasks such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet client-driven and transactional deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We offer:

• A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
• Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Earned Days Off Program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support
• A positive and inclusive work environment

Our diversity statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter by visiting our website at www.mltaikins.com. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.