Role Impact:Provide legal advice and assistance relating to Cadillac Fairview's Office and/or Retail business activities. Ensure that business transactions are concluded in accordance with applicable law and corporate policy and enhance integration and alignment of the legal team with Office and/or Retail corporate strategy and objectives.
What you will deliver:Leading the Business- Independently negotiate large and complex retail (including large non-majors) and/or office leases and ancillary agreements.
- Independently supervise and instruct lawyers and/or paralegals.
- Dispense legal advice in all applicable real estate business areas (leasing, operations, and accounting) including property-based service contracts.
- Ensure that contracts by which Cadillac Fairview will be legally bound accurately express the company's objectives.
- Monitor and contribute to a database of legal document templates.
- Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, development and financing, as required.
- Retain and supervise outside counsel for litigation and other specialized areas.
Leading People- Develop, assess and engage legal team employees with a focus on identifying and developing talent.
- Create a culture of innovation and new ideas to enhance strategic thinking.
- Demonstrate strong coaching or mentoring ability to ensure direct reports are reaching their full potential.
- Actively contribute to above-average employee engagement scores, while maintaining excellent business results.
What you need to succeed:- Law degree and admission to the Bar for purposes of practice in British Columbia.
- Member in good standing of the applicable Law Society
- 5+ years of experience negotiating and analyzing commercial leases.
What your strengths are:- Knowledge of legal requirements relating to retail and office leases and general contract principles.
- Ability to organize time and resources to meet deadlines
- Strong customer service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
- Articulate and persuasive, strong negotiator in commercial leasing matters
- Team player
- Strong and consistent attention to detail
- Demonstrated strengths in the following core leadership skills: Communication, Coaching & Feedback, Collaboration, Client Engagement
Starting base salary for this job level may range from $159,609.00 to $212,812.00. The actual base salary offered will consider several factors including, but not limited to the role, experiences, skills & qualifications, location, market and internal considerations; with this context, CF reserves the right to pay above this range.
Cadillac Fairview offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to base pay which includes a performance - based incentive plan, a comprehensive pension and benefits plan, paid time off including vacation, well-being & volunteer days and support for continued growth and development.
