Real Estate Paralegal

Want to be working with Real Estate lawyers who have been recognized as the “Best Lawyers in Canada” multiple times? Want to utilize your expertise in Commercial Real Estate and play a role in shaping Vancouver’s skyline? Want the opportunity to work on high-profile projects and truly make a difference in the market? If so, I have the role for YOU!

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is one of British Columbia’s well-renowned regional firms who offers legal services in over 15 languages. They proudly work with clients of all sizes, from families to multinational companies – no case is too big or too small for them. Now they’re looking to expand their Real Estate team and add a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to their Vancouver office.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The team is known for the collegial and welcoming environment they create and are always willing to step in for each other when needed. For the Vancouver office, you’ll be part of a team of 10 paralegals who are all simultaneously supporting 10 – 20 Associates and Partners, you’ll never run out of work to do!

ABOUT THE POSITION

Your daily responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing and drafting all legal documents, correspondence, and accounts required for completion of the real estate transactions, including review of purchase contracts (for purchaser) and sale contracts (for vendors).
2. Liaising with clients, financial institutions, counsel, and other external parties as needed.
3. Preparing and monitoring critical dates memo and preparing closing agenda and/or reviewing compiling checklists.
4. Conducting and reviewing off-title due diligence searches, titles, plans and name searches.
5. Drafting comprehensive reporting letter to client on all title and due diligence matters.
6. Reviewing tenancy agreements, service contracts, mortgages, etc. to be assumed on closing.
7. Drafting modification agreements, notice of subject removal, confirmation of deposit and closing dates, assignment of purchase agreements and notices to be delivered.
8. Drafting transactional purchase and sale documents which may include: Form A Transfer, beneficial transfer, bare trust documents, notices and directions, directors and shareholders resolutions, property transfer tax returns, assignment agreements (leases, service contracts, management agreements, permitted encumbrances), bill of general, general conveyance documents, HST/GST certificates, statutory declaration.
9. Drafting complex statements of adjustments after reviewing property tax notices, rent rolls, lease and tenancy agreements, financial statements, service contracts, etc.
10. Drafting all correspondence on file, including undertakings, and dealing with clients, property managers, surveyors, realtors, municipal offices, land title staff and agents and lawyers.
11. Liaising with lender's lawyers, including review of commitment letter and preconditions to funding; arranging for and following up with delivery of required documents; obtaining and reviewing corporate records and conducting company searches to assist with providing opinion; preparing underlying directors resolutions; obtaining insurance certificates; receiving, reviewing and arranging for execution of financing documents; returning financing documents on appropriate undertakings.
12. Attending to electronic filing of transaction documents in land title office, including dealing with agents and arranging for meets with other lawyers.
13. Attending to closing of transaction, receiving or paying out of funds; clearing title; post-closing follow up; drafting final reporting letters and assembling closing documents books and confirming satisfaction of undertakings within transaction.
14. All related reporting and billing.
15. Other duties as required.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of Commercial Real Estate Paralegal experience.
• Land Development experience is a major asset.
• A Paralegal certificate/diploma is a major asset.
• Proficiency in iManage software.
• Ability to run files from beginning to end.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

COMPENSATION

• $85,000 - $105,000.
• Extended Health and Dental coverage.
• Free parking.
• Fitness allowance.
• RRSP matching program.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Michael Shiel at: 604 558 3856 ext. 213 or email mshiel@impactrecruitment.ca.