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Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk- job post Gowling WLG
Real Estate
#801499
Remote / WFH
Gowling WLG
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ABOUT GOWLING WLG
At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.
We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths.
Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.
PROFILE
We are currently recruiting for a hard-working, energetic, and detail-oriented Law Clerk to join our dynamic team. The candidate will primarily support the professionals in the Commercial Real Estate Practice Area in our Real Estate and Banking Department by reviewing and understanding commitment letters, mortgage instructions and other loan-related documents and preparing security and closing documents, as well as other tasks involved in the management of files. This position receives limited direction or guidance; tasks and objectives are accomplished independently.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Has complete carriage of transactions from title to off title and corporate searches to drafting.
Drafts a variety of documentation, from precedents and/or direction from professional, including agreements, closing documents and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.
Conducting due diligence searches (including off-title enquiries) in connection with real estate acquisitions, conducting and reviewing title and off-title searches, registering documents, drafting requisitions and title clean-up matters.
Systematically organizes, tracks and maintains document files and correspondence, using computer databases and imaging software.
Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.
Liaises with client to obtain and, when directed by the professional, provide information.
Receives directions from the professional on the status of the file, the steps required for the conduct of the file, with instructions to meet critical deadlines.
Corresponds with government authorities and opposing counsel.
Prepares reports on an as needed basis.
Any other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidate has a proficiency in real estate matters and also experience and/or interest in applying them in a lending context.
Thorough knowledge and experience using Teraview along with ability to conduct and review title searches.
Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations.
ABOUT GOWLING WLG
At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.
We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths.
Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.
PROFILE
We are currently recruiting for a hard-working, energetic, and detail-oriented Law Clerk to join our dynamic team. The candidate will primarily support the professionals in the Commercial Real Estate Practice Area in our Real Estate and Banking Department by reviewing and understanding commitment letters, mortgage instructions and other loan-related documents and preparing security and closing documents, as well as other tasks involved in the management of files. This position receives limited direction or guidance; tasks and objectives are accomplished independently.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Has complete carriage of transactions from title to off title and corporate searches to drafting.
Drafts a variety of documentation, from precedents and/or direction from professional, including agreements, closing documents and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.
Conducting due diligence searches (including off-title enquiries) in connection with real estate acquisitions, conducting and reviewing title and off-title searches, registering documents, drafting requisitions and title clean-up matters.
Systematically organizes, tracks and maintains document files and correspondence, using computer databases and imaging software.
Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.
Liaises with client to obtain and, when directed by the professional, provide information.
Receives directions from the professional on the status of the file, the steps required for the conduct of the file, with instructions to meet critical deadlines.
Corresponds with government authorities and opposing counsel.
Prepares reports on an as needed basis.
Any other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidate has a proficiency in real estate matters and also experience and/or interest in applying them in a lending context.
Thorough knowledge and experience using Teraview along with ability to conduct and review title searches.
Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations.
