Vice President Corporate Counsel

CLV Group is a premier real estate firm specializing in identifying, acquiring, developing and managing high-quality real estate assets in Canada. Our mission is to deliver exceptional returns through strategic acquisitions, professionally managed developments, innovative asset management, and a commitment to excellence. What we know to be true is that our historic results and continued success are 100% a result of a phenomenal team.

What you may not know about CLV is that we are a team where genuine passion meets success and community is at the heart of everything we do. We're not just real estate experts – we are community architects and builders dedicated to improving the regions we operate in. The goal of building better communities is deeply woven into the very fabric of our company, and we operate our business through a lens of sustainability and philanthropy to ensure we give back in impactful, meaningful ways. This is high-impact community building, community development, real estate acquisition/development/management including office-to-residential conversions, all wrapped up with growth projections that are jaw-dropping.

Today we are seeking a Vice President Corporate Counsel to join our team to provide expert legal advice and support across all facets of our real estate activities, including investment, asset acquisition, property development, construction, property management, and corporate governance. This role requires a proactive legal real estate professional who can navigate complex legal issues and drive initiatives that support the company's short and long term goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate law, with experience in the Canadian market, and will be adept at managing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

In addition to the duties typically expected of a seasoned legal prime, the successful incumbent will also:

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice on real estate acquisitions, developments, leasing, and property management matters.
• Transaction Support: Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, limited partnership agreements, lease agreements, and other transactional documents.
• Management of External Counsel: Manage relationships with external legal counsel and vendors, ensuring that the organization has the support it needs and that services are delivered effectively and within budget.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations affecting real estate transactions and property management.
• Risk Management: Identify legal risks associated with acquisitions, developments, and operations, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Litigation Management: Oversee any legal disputes or litigation involving the company, working closely with external counsel as necessary.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, project managers, and property managers, to provide legal support and guidance.
• Training and Education: Be the in-house champion on all things legal, provide briefings for executive team on relevant legal updates, industry best practices and compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in Canada.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in real estate law, with a focus on acquisitions, development, and property management.
• Strong understanding of Canadian real estate regulations, zoning laws, and property management practices.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating complex transactions and resolving legal issues.
• Experience in managing external legal counsel and vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Most importantly, we are a small yet mighty team. This is a roll up your sleeves, help where you are needed kind of role. We are looking for a new team member who will be a culture builder, someone who will lean in to help us build an engaged and positive work environment, and someone who will support our success when and as needed, as our team will do for you when you need it.

We are in-office 5 days a week. We sometimes work late to make sure we meet our deliverables, so the ability to work flexible and irregular hours is required.

We are committed to diversity in our workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are excited to work with talented people, period. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or civil status, political affiliation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

We strive to make our website and application process accessible to all users. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Our team handles a lot of sensitive information, which means we require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired.

Thank you for your time and desire to join our winning team and to play a critical role in developing future communities across Canada.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We appreciate your interest in exploring this opportunity with CLV Group!