Position Title:

Legal Counsel – Real Estate Law (Legal Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Unposting Date:

2026-09-30 11:59 PM

This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your Role

 

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel and Executive Director, Business Law, as Legal Counsel II specializing in real estate law, you will provide solicitor services primarily to real estate services and to certain other national departments regarding real estate matters, such as transmission engineering and supply chain management.

 

Your strong judgment and expertise in negotiating and drafting agreements will be drawn upon to render opinions, analyze, draft and negotiate real estate contracts. Your responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property purchase and sale agreements, lease offers, commercials leases, transmission tower usage licences, and other real estate documentation for our offices and facilities both in Canada and internationally.

 

You may also have to supervise the work of external legal counsel who will be mandated in the context of transactional files or legal opinions.

 

Your participation in project committees and working groups, such as the one concerning the Corporation’s environmental obligations may be required.

 

Your interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to promote the use of the Corporation legal department and to maintain formal and informal relationships with the local legal community.

You will also participate in the development of strategies and objectives for the Legal Department.

 

You must stay current on legislation, doctrine and jurisprudence in the field of business law. 

 

We are looking for candidate with the following profile:

• Member of the Quebec or Ontario Bar.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience mainly dedicated to the negotiation and drafting of real estate agreements, in a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Strong ability conducting negotiations leading to complex agreements and excellent knowledge of business practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including speaking to customers and suppliers and leading sensitive discussions to conclude complex transactions or settle commercial disputes.
• Demonstrate leadership, be motivated, confident and have a professional attitude.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines.
• Be customer oriented and have team spirit.
• Attention to details with the ability to summarize information received and provide practical legal advice to clients with varying understanding of legal issues.
• Ability to deal effectively with external law counsel.
• Fluent bilingualism (French and English) spoken and written will be considered as an asset.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (Word).

 

This position could be based in Montreal or in Toronto.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Primary Location:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time