Senior Associate Lawyer – Commercial Real Estate

Senior Associate Lawyer – Commercial Real Estate

Toronto | Hybrid | Partnership Track

The Opportunity

A growing Toronto law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Lawyer to join its Commercial Real Estate practice.

This role is ideal for a lawyer who is ready for greater autonomy, meaningful client contact, and a clear path toward partnership. The successful candidate will work closely with business owners, executives, investors, and other professionals, providing practical, business-focused legal advice.

This is a hands-on opportunity where you will have the opportunity to manage files independently, develop and strengthen client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Why This Role Stands Out

This position offers a genuine opportunity to accelerate your career and build toward a leadership role within a growing practice.

The firm is looking for a lawyer who is interested in becoming a future partner and who wants to take an active role in:

• Building and developing client relationships.
• Growing a book of business.
• Taking ownership of sophisticated matters.
• Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers.
• Contributing to the growth and direction of the practice.
• Developing into a larger leadership role over time.

You will have direct access to experienced lawyers and decision-makers, meaningful involvement in client strategy, and the opportunity to build a practice within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

The Work

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of commercial real estate and business-driven transactions.

Matters may include:

• Acquisition and disposition of commercial and industrial properties.
• Commercial real estate transactions involving privately held businesses and investors.
• Commercial leasing and leasing strategy.
• Real estate components of mergers and acquisitions.
• Real estate matters arising from business sales and corporate reorganizations.
• Borrower-side financing and refinancing transactions.
• Property portfolio transactions.
• Real estate matters involving corporate restructurings and reorganizations.
• Negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing documents, and other commercial agreements.
• Providing practical legal advice that aligns with clients' broader business objectives.

The work is varied, sophisticated, and closely connected to the real business needs of clients.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is a confident, commercially minded lawyer with strong technical skills and the ability to manage matters independently.

You should be comfortable working directly with clients and providing practical, clear, and business-focused legal advice. The ability to balance legal considerations with commercial realities is essential.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of post-call experience.
• Strong experience in Commercial Real Estate Law.
• Experience with commercial and industrial property transactions.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Commercial acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Commercial leasing.
  • Corporate reorganizations.
  • Purchase and sale transactions.
  • Borrower-side refinancing.
  • Property portfolio transactions.
  • Real estate components of business sales and acquisitions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and file-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound business judgment and a client-focused approach.
• Ability to independently manage files and client relationships.
• Collaborative mindset with an interest in mentoring junior lawyers.
• Interest in business development, practice growth, and leadership.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Direct mentorship from experienced lawyers and partners.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate matters.
• Meaningful client contact and autonomy.
• Support for business development and practice growth.
• Mentorship and leadership opportunities.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and professional work environment.
• A clear path toward partnership for the right candidate.

Build Your Practice. Accelerate Your Career.

This is an opportunity to join a firm where lawyers are trusted to take ownership of their work, build meaningful client relationships, and contribute to the continued success of the practice.

If you are looking for greater autonomy, substantive client engagement, business-development opportunities, and a genuine path toward partnership, we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you confidentially.

Position Details

Position: Senior Associate Lawyer – Commercial Real Estate
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate
Experience: 5+ years post-call
Licensing: Law Society of Ontario
Career Track: Partnership
Employment Type: Full-Time

Confidential Inquiries

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume for confidential consideration.