Real Estate/Commercial Lawyer

Location: Fredericton , NB

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: General Counsel

Department: Legal

About Plaza

Plaza Retail REIT is a market-leading owner, developer and property manager of retail properties focused on Ontario, Québec and Atlantic Canada. Plaza's portfolio includes interests in 212 properties totaling approximately 8.8 million square feet across Canada and additional lands held for development, with total assets exceeding $1.2 billion. Plaza's portfolio largely consists of open-air centres and stand-alone small box retail outlets and is predominantly occupied by national tenants with a focus on the essential needs, value and convenience market segments.

At Plaza, we believe our people are the key to our success. We are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every employee is treated with respect and empowered to thrive. We take pride in offering a positive and flexible work environment that promotes well-being, collaboration and professional growth.

Here's some of what you can expect as part of the Plaza team:

Hybrid work model - Enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to two days per week

Competitive compensation - Recognizing your skills and contributions

Comprehensive benefits - Including cost-shared group insurance and more

Reduced summer hours - Because work-life balance matters

Ongoing learning opportunities - Support for your personal and professional development

Entrepreneurial culture - We value innovation, thought leadership, and cross-functional collaboration

Key Responsibilities

Based in Fredericton, NB, our new real estate/commercial lawyer will have a central position within our dynamic legal team, taking ownership of leasing matters within our legal department and leading our legal lease documentation team, among other things. Key responsibilities will include:

Managing end-to-end legal leasing process and legal leasing function, including leading and overseeing Plaza's lease documentation strategies and team, streamlining lease documentation workflows, and ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of commercial leasing agreements and associated documentation;

Owning the legal leasing lifecycle - drafting, reviewing and negotiating all forms of commercial lease agreements and related instruments (letters of intent, offers to lease, lease agreements, amending agreements, renewals and extensions, transfers, subleases, relocations, expansions, assignments, surrenders, terminations etc.)

Overseeing and coordinating the tracking of critical dates and leasing conditions with the lease documentation team;

Providing strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on leasing matters across the business, including lease terms, landlord-tenant issues, property rights and risk management;

Collaborating cross-functionally with operations, construction, accounting, leasing and other departments to support commercial objectives; advising on business and legal concerns; and responding to internal and external inquiries and interpreting lease-related issues;

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements of purchase and sale, counteroffers, transfers and any other required documents and agreements regarding the acquisition or sale of properties and commercial centres;

Drafting and reviewing various other documents or agreements of a commercial nature;

Managing and supervising claims, disputes, and litigation matters; collaborating with outside counsel as needed; and actively taking part in the development of strategies in connection therewith.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer licensed to practice in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Ontario, with membership in good standing with the respective Law Society;
• At least 3 years experience in real estate and commercial leasing transactions;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred qualities

• A commercial mindset and the ability to align legal solutions with business strategy;
• Strong ability to work as part of a team and independently;
• Experience leading teams or managing professionals;
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation, drafting, and negotiation skills;
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving and analytical review;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment;
• Effective time management skills to efficiently coordinate multiple competing priorities and deadlines.

Resumes should be emailed to Kimberly Strange, Chief People Officer, General Counsel & Secretary, at by June 15 th , 2025.