Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), Canada's leading, innovative and client-focused law firm, is seeking an:
Associate - Leasing Through our distinctive client-focused approach, you will grow your career working with leading professionals as part of a creative, multi-disciplinary team. This is an ideal position for a lawyer committed to exceeding clients' goals and changing the future. Top professionals who want to innovate and collaborate should apply. Right from the start you will have the strength of our people and the BLG brand behind you.
This is an opportunity to grow through the guidance of industry leading professionals and to learn best in class practices, to work directly with clients and to train and mentor junior lawyers.
We are looking for- The ideal candidate will a minimum 3 years leasing experience from in-house practice or private law firm and solid drafting skills.
- The candidate will be expected to complete document preparation, analysis of files as they enter the firm, contract drafting and review and some independent negotiation.
- This will be a client facing, role and the successful candidate must be ready to run routine leasing matters with minimal oversight and work with limited supervision on more complex matters, as appropriate for the level of experience of the candidate.
- The candidate must be a team player with strong analytical, personal, oral and written communication skills.
This position is open in our Ottawa and Toronto offices.
BLG is proud to serve its clients in both English and French. Bilingualism is an asset.
