Legal Counsel

at  Chartwell

SCOPE OF THE POSITION

The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal and compliance support to retirement operations and the corporate real estate group. Responsibilities include assisting with real estate transactions, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and commercial lease documents, providing support and guidance on legal and compliance issues impacting Chartwell by providing counsel on a wide range of issues. The position will work with all departments as well as key external stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in private practice and/or in-house.
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario

EDUCATION:

• LL.B / J.D. designation from an accredited Canadian law school

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to assess legal risks in business context and offer practical solutions
• Analytical ability and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work
• Excellent negotiation, written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work in French is preferred
  At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.
  Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448.
  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

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