Counsel, Commercial Real Estate

We're growing! We’re looking for passionate, driven and energetic candidates to join our legal team for the position of Counsel, Commercial Real Estate located at our office in Guelph, Ontario.

Compensation: Starting at $125,000.00 annually plus bonus.

This is a 12-month contract position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead commercial real estate transactions across Canada including acquisitions, dispositions, financings and sale-leaseback arrangements by leading negotiations, advising internal clients and preparing transaction documents.
• Provide strategic legal support for the real estate aspects of clean energy project transactions.
• Advise on the real estate aspects of development projects from initial planning through completion.
• Prepare, review and negotiate due diligence materials, contracts, reports and other legal documents supporting the operation and development of Skyline’s real estate portfolio.

What You Bring

• Has a broad understanding of legal and business concepts relevant to the practice of commercial real estate law.
• Has knowledge of all aspects of real estate transactions including i) acquisitions and dispositions and related documents to each, including agreements of purchase and sale; ii) financings and related documents; iii) title and off-title searching; iv) planning, land division and other legal development matters; v) title insurance; vi) land registration systems; vii) survey reviews; and viii) ownership structures.
• Exhibits strong skills in drafting and negotiating agreements and documents.
• Has experience with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and providing advice on commercial lease documents.
• Has experience with various forms of commercial agreements relevant to the operation and development of commercial real estate properties.
• Possesses the ability to interpret and apply statutes and case law.
• Has experience using Teraview.
• Has a minimum of three (3) years legal practice experience (required).
• Is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or equivalent and licensed to practice law in Canada with a willingness to become licensed in Ontario (required).

Why You'll Love It Here

• Working for a growing company that supports environmental stewardship and social responsibilities is a must for you.
• Working for a growing company that supports environmental stewardship and social responsibilities is a must for you.
• You're focused and goal driven and get a charge out of remaining extremely detail oriented.
• No task is too big or too small for you; you demonstrate a can-do attitude and appreciate the many opportunities for learning each day (there's always something new at Skyline!).
• Operating under pressure and meeting a tight deadline is your favourite way to work.
• You're funny (or at least think you are) and that helps you to withstand stress while ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
• You get a thrill from staying organized and time management is your “thing”.
• Being part of a great team has been your dream.
• You want to work for a company that supports work-life balance and truly cares that you are fulfilled in your life.

Who We Are

Skyline is a capital management company that acquires, develops, and manages real estate properties and clean energy assets, and offers them as private alternative investment products.

We offer our employees competitive pay, benefits, time-off for volunteering opportunities, on-going training, growth potential and so much more!  Our workplace culture empowers staff at all levels to become involved in supporting and building vibrant communities. 

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request by contacting Skyline Human Resources at [email protected].