Company Overview

Prudent Law is a dynamic law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in a supportive and innovative environment. We pride ourselves on our commitment to client satisfaction and our ability to adapt to the evolving legal landscape.

We are seeking a well organized, presentable and a polished individual with a professional demeanor. The candidate should be a self-starter and genuinely want to grow with us as a firm. We consider all our associates as an integral part of the firm and are looking for someone to join our growing team as early as possible. Candidate MUST have at least 4 years of experience in commercial real estate and corporate law.

Responsibilities

1. Commercial Real estate

• Ability to run commercial real estate files independently
• Experienced in commercial leasing, share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, franchise agreements, title and off title searches, reviews and opinions, transaction structuring
• Experience in dealing with mortgagees, including standstill and subordination agreements,
• security documentation, negotiation of holdbacks and escrow arrangements
• Experience in dealing with title insurance and negotiating exceptions as required

2. Corporate Law

• Ability to run corporate law files independently
• Experienced in shareholder agreements, incorporations, amalgamations, share purchase
• agreements, and corporate restructuring
• Experience in creating an external investor package
• Experience in structuring vendor representations and warranties

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in Canada
• Excellent academic credentials with an LLB or JD
• Membership of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing
• 4+ years of experience with mid sized or large firms practicing corporate/commercial real estate law
• Strong technical legal, analytical and drafting skills combined with the ability to use logic to solve complex problems, excellent organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail
• Strong legal research, drafting, oral advocacy, and client services skills
• Ability to handle competing deadlines on tight timelines
• An existing book of business is an asset, but not required

Salary: $120,000 +

Work Location: In-person