Senior Counsel (Real Estate) at Robert Walters

Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate
Location: Mississauga, ON
Industry: Retail

Are you an experienced real estate lawyer with a strong background in retail leasing? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate at our client based in Mississauga.

As Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate, you will play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of real estate legal matters. This includes retail leasing, acquisitions, portfolio management, and development projects. You will be part of a highly skilled team of legal professionals who bring deep expertise across real estate, construction design/engineering, energy, and development projects.

This is an exciting role that offers significant opportunities for growth as the company continues to expand its footprint across Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Retail Leasing: Handle retail leasing matters (essential) and industrial leasing (optional).
• Portfolio Management: Oversee legal aspects of retail stores, supply chain facilities, and distribution centers.
• Acquisitions & Development: Support the purchase of new locations and planning for development projects.
• Contract Documentation: Draft and negotiate contracts with precision and attention to detail.
• Construction Matters: Provide legal support for construction-related issues (experience in this area is a plus but not mandatory).

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in retail leasing (minimum requirement).
• Solid technical competence in real estate law with the ability to work independently.
• Expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and portfolio management.
• 7+ years of experience working at a reputable law firm or large company with strong foundational training in real estate law.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience:

• Industrial leasing experience (optional).
• Exposure to construction-related legal matters is beneficial but not required.
• Experience working on mixed-use projects with landlords or retailers.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who is technically sharp, detail-oriented, and capable of handling complex real estate matters independently. The ideal candidate will have strong foundational training and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision is critical.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work for one of the world's leading retail organizations while tackling cutting-edge legal issues in the real estate space. You will play a key role in shaping the company's approach to property management and development while working alongside a talented team of professionals.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about real estate law, retail leasing, and portfolio management-and are ready to take your career to the next level with one of the world's leading retail organizations-this is the opportunity for you! To apply, simply click on the link to this job posting or submit your resume directly to Jose Bottazzo at [email protected].