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Who We Are:

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, across from Union Station. With over 220 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In:

The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service, your career and your life.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a Leasing Law Clerk who will contribute to the overall excellent level of service provided to our clients. The successful candidate will possess excellent attention to detail along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize. This is a good position for you if you’re a self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills who has a passion for working with leases.

Responsibilities:

• Review and amend commercial lease documents, including leases, subleases, offers to lease, amending agreements and other ancillary lease documents
• Co-ordinate and manage lease due diligence projects
• Prepare and/or register notices of lease, short forms of lease and other lease-related title documents
• Effectively liaise and handle commercial lease negotiations from beginning to end with the assistance of a supervising lawyer

• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential

Requirements:

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a Leasing Law Clerk
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary education program in a legal assistant or law clerk program
• ILCO certification or willing to work towards it
• Knowledge of Title related matters and reading sub-searches an asset
• Handle the time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
• Flexibility to the changing demands of the job

Skills:

• Microsoft 365 suite of applications
• Knowledge of Workshare Compare or a similar document comparison program
• Knowledge of Teraview
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Good judgement and decision making
• Ability to problem solve
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Detailed

Why You Should Apply:

• Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
• Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
• Mentor program
• Wellness programs

Please note that our vaccination policy has been suspended at this time.

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact [email protected].