Law Clerk - Real Estate and Lending

at  Gowling WLG

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
When it comes to diversity, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support staff work together as a team and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

We are currently seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our fast-paced Law Clerk team. As a member of the Law Clerk team, the incumbent will primarily support the professionals in the Financial Services and Real Estate group, with a focus on our Real Estate and Lending practice areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law Clerk certificate/diploma
• A minimum of 5 years experience in the Real Estate Lending fields
• Law Clerk certificate/diploma and ILCO certification
• Experience in secured financing transactions will be an asset
• Possess a broad foundation of legal concepts, experience and applications relevant to the practice of commercial real estate law and lending
• Ability to deal with changing priorities and busy practices
• Meeting strict deadlines with excellent multi-tasking and problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication skills and client service skills
• Ability to manage a large volume of work
• Ability to work with strong personalities, while under pressure
• Confident and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team oriented atmosphere
• Strong technical aptitude with excellent knowledge and experience in MS Office.
  Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
  Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
  Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
  While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

• Managing various transactions including commercial bank/mortgage financing, re-financings and assumptions, purchase and sales, and title clean-ups
• Drafting a variety of documentation in respect of the above transactions, including security documents, leases, amendments, notices and other correspondence in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations
• Conducting due diligence searches (including off-title enquiries) in connection with real estate acquisitions, conducting and reviewing title and off-title searches, registering documents and drafting requisitions
• Negotiating and finalizing title insurance policies for acquisitions and financings
• Conducting corporate due diligence as needed
• Preparing reporting letters as needed
• Liaising with clients and other service providers as needed
• Familiarity with Personal Property Security Act (PPSA), Teraview and other security registration systems
• Willingness to learn about real estate and lending transactions
• Organizing files and / or closings
• Other duties as required