First Year Summer Law Student - Toronto, Canada - First Capital

First Capital

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

First Capital [

TSX:
FCR.UN] owns, manages, and develops grocery-anchored open-air centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographics in Canada.

As one of Canada's top employers, we foster a vibrant culture that ensures equal opportunity and well-being for all employees in a dynamic workplace.

We are proud to provide rewarding opportunities to build meaningful careers in a fun and high performing environment.

WE ARE SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION

First Capital's Intern Program gives you access to enriching opportunities to start and accelerate your career and further your passion.

We offer a range of exciting internships that cover the full spectrum of the work we do, so there's truly something for everyone

Our Intern program is uniquely hands-on, allowing you to work alongside our leaders on exciting new projects and strategies.

In addition to day-to-day learning, you will have access to a series of learning and networking events, mentorship sessions from our leaders, an end of term Capstone Project, and much more.

Our goal is to leave all our program graduates with a full, 360 understanding of our business.

THE ROLE:

As a Summer Law Student, you will support our Legal Team in preparing and negotiating legal documents in connection with leasing transactions.

Reporting to the Legal Counsel, you will gain experience in various practice areas, such as Commercial Leasing Law.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Analyzing data and conducting legal research.
Assist with drafting various legal documents, reports, and correspondence.
Create, organize, and maintain up to date departmental files of all correspondence, as well as other filing.
Provide administrative and ongoing project support.
Maintain a variety of electronic databases and organize files for offsite storage.
Participate in special projects and initiatives and take on other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING:

You are currently completing your first year of an LLB/JD program at an Ontario university.
Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate/leasing law.
You have previous experience with legal research.
You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across all levels within and outside First Capital.
You have outstanding organizational capabilities with the ability to prioritize.
You are a selfstarter with willingness to learn dynamic environment.
Strong computer skills including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

OUR APPLICATION PROCESS:

Our people are what makes us different. At First Capital we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization, therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process._