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Legal Counsel (Real Estate) (Toronto, ON, CA)

University of TorontoToronto, ON, CAPosted Oct 7, 2026
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Job descriptionReq 606817117

Date Posted: 10/07/2026
Req ID: 50376
Faculty/Division: VP-Facilities & Real Estate
Department: VP-Facilities & Real Estate
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

 

Description:

 

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel (Construction) and working in the Real Estate Partnerships unit, the incumbent will provide legal advice, expertise, and a range of legal services on real estate-related issues, including commercial leasing, acquisitions of property, and development projects. The provision of legal advice will also include a general requirement to advise proactively on developments in relevant statutes, regulations, policies, case law, legal exposures as well as risks and legal challenges and to assist on any legal issues that may arise. The incumbent will support the University’s broader legal group with specific focus on the University’s Real Estate Partnerships – Spaces and Experiences office, will maintain and monitor the legal and contractual obligations of the University; will undertake legal drafting; perform legal and reputational risk management activities; perform commercial transaction/due diligence documentary review; and perform legal research.

 

Qualifications Required

 

I. EDUCATION: 

A Bachelors of Law degree (LL.B) and/or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario. 

 

II. EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum of 4 years and up to 8 years’ experience in legal practice; Strong knowledge and experience with commercial real estate transactions, commercial leasing and land development law; Experience preparing, reviewing and negotiating contracts in a complex environment; knowledge of the University environment and experience working within a University or post-secondary education environment is an asset; Experience working simultaneously on a variety of complex projects with established deadlines and ad hoc requests is expected. 

A combination of legal expertise and technical knowledge of commercial real estate and commercial lease issues, including purchases, assignments of lease, amendments of leases, commercial real estate transaction due diligence, Familiarity with procurement within the broader public sector and specifically, the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive. Familiarity with municipal law would be valued assets. 

 

III. SKILLS: 

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Contract drafting, negotiation and implementation.

Real estate transaction due diligence.

Demonstrated use of Teraview to independently perform real estate searches with no assistance (i.e., this role will not be assisted by an in-house real estate law clerk).

 

IV. OTHER: 

Excellent analytical, interpretative and research skills; Diligent to detail and accuracy; Highly motivated with proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, meet tight deadlines and perform confidently under pressure and with changing priorities; Ability to proactively identify potential issues, gather and organize relevant information and devise solutions and action plans; Ability to exercise discretion, tact and ability to positively represent the University at all times; Able to work cooperatively and collegially with all components of the University constituents.

 

Please note:

This role is based fully on-site at the St. George Campus.

 

Closing Date: 10/28/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: The salary range is between $160, 585- $183, 528
Job Category: Legal

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