Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) is seeking an experienced Real Estate Lawyer with significant experience in Commercial Leasing to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 8 years of post-call commercial real estate experience, with a significant portion of their practice devoted to commercial leasing, either gained from a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.

BLG’s Commercial Real Estate Group, comprised of more than 50 lawyers nationally, has consistently been recognized for their industry expertise in the country’s top legal rankings. Their integrated group facilitates transactions for some of the country’s leading REITs and pension funds, developers and builders, as well as governments, governmental agencies, and lending institutions. The firm’s Leasing Team advises on matters ranging from simple commercial issues to some of the most complicated leasing transactions in Canada.

The successful candidate will take a leadership role with respect to sophisticated leasing files. Responsibilities will include: representing landlords and tenants of all sizes with respect to negotiating and drafting retail, office and industrial lease agreements and ancillary documentation; assisting in the resolution of tenant disputes; and providing legal advice on lease defaults, risk allocation and insolvency matters.

Through BLG’s distinctive client-focused approach, you will grow your career working with leading professionals as part of a creative, multi-disciplinary team. Right from the start you will have the strength of its people and the BLG brand behind you.

Please send your resume in complete confidence to either Danya Cohen or Adam Lepofsky (both Canadian qualified lawyers) at RainMaker Group.

danyac@rainmakergroup.ca | adaml@rainmakergroup.ca

As this is an exclusive assignment with RainMaker Group, all resumes sent directly to Borden Ladner Gervais LLP will be re-directed to RainMaker Group.

Everyone at BLG is required to carry out the duties of their role while upholding the important principles of our respectful workplace policies, and treating everyone with respect, regardless of position. At BLG, valuing diversity and inclusion is key to a respectful workplace. BLG is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. BLG welcomes and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.