Legal Counsel

A tenant-centered commercial real estate advisor of national accounts, whose purpose is to harness the collective influence of our clients, and bring power to the value they create. Our integrated service model provides the client with access to a multi-disciplinary team rendering the following services: Market Intelligence, Transaction Management, Legal Services, Project and Facility Management, Lease Administration and Audit, all working in harmony as a single coordinated unit.

Landmark is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our organization for a one-year paternity leave replacement for our office in Montreal

Your Role

We are looking for a lawyer specialized in commercial real estate - leasing. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating leasing agreements (leases, renewals, lease amendments, offers to purchase, estoppels, etc.) and providing legal advice related thereto.

This position is ideal for candidates who are highly organized, have the ability to manage deadlines, have great attention to detail, have great team spirit and are autonomous in drafting and negotiating leases.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide sound legal advice in the best interests of Landmark and/or its clients to all Landmark staff and clients as required. An "open door" policy is expected.
• Draft and prepare real estate documentation such as, offers to lease, leases, addendums and other leasing and legal documentation and real estate documentation such as letters of intent, offers to purchase, management agreements and other related agreements.
• Conduct and control lease negotiations and other legal documentation.
• Correspond with parties concerned (clients, tenants, landlords, lawyers and/or others) to settle leases and solve problematic issues and conflicts.
• Perform all other related duties as required by the position.

You core competencies…

• Member of the Quebec Bar
• Minimum 3 years' experience in commercial real estate and in drafting commercial documentation as a lawyer
• Work in English and French, both written and oral
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
• Manage priorities and work in a team environment
• Organizational skills, attention to detail

You are

• Relentless in pursuit, going beyond conventional thought to achieve your goals.
• A collaborative team player, working with other team members as a single purpose unit to reach our goals and objectives.
• Known to seek assistance when needed and aware of your abilities. You are open to continuous learning.
• Energetic and embrace opportunities for change.

What we Offer

• A diverse and inclusive sense of belonging, where you are empowered to bring ideas forward and act.
• We encourage harmony in work and life and enjoy working within an energetic team that cares both for each other and our clients.
• We're always thinking of new ways for our people to share in the company's success and offer a generous vacation plan and extended health care.