Primaris REIT is currently hiring a dedicated and enthusiastic Manager, Legal to join our team at our Head Office in Toronto, ON. If you have experience in retail lease preparation, legal education and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this exciting opportunity is perfect for you! As Manager, Legal you will provide legal services and support to Portfolio Management, including Leasing and Operations, Property Accounting & Development. You will be responsible for preparing and negotiating leases, ancillary documents, license agreements, contracts and other documentation as well as legal support to the Director, Legal. Draft, negotiate and finalize retail and office leases Establish precedent leases with regional and national tenants Draft, negotiate and finalize ancillary documentation, such as extension/amending agreements, assignments, subleases, license agreements, etc. Assist Leasing in the preparation and negotiation of letters of intent Assist Property Accounting & Operations, including site staff, in the interpretation of lease clauses Monitor outside counsel engaged to prepare and negotiate leases and ancillary documents Maintain various reports and summaries for Legal team Assist Centres in preparation of default notices and other tenant correspondence, as requested Other duties as assigned Requirements: To excel in this role, we are looking for candidates who are well-versed in commercial leasing, and have strong negotiation skills. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, you likely have the following attributes: Law Clerk Diploma, JD (Juris Doctor) or equivalent law degree Minimum 5 years experience in retail lease preparation Extensive experience with various legal documents, specifically lease agreements, sublease agreements, indemnity agreements, consent forms Superior knowledge of commercial leasing Basic knowledge of commercial tenancy law Strong negotiation, organizational and time management skills Conflict resolution skills Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) Minimum travel required Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-volume environment How to Apply: Please email your resume to . We appreciate all applications and will only contact those selected for an interview. *Primaris is not accepting unsolicited assistance/candidates from search firms/employment agencies for recruitment* Primaris is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities in the course of employment, including in recruitment and hiring. If, as a result of a disability, you require accommodation in order to apply for this role and/or participate in the recruitment process, please contact .
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Manager, Legal