In-house Counsel - Toronto, Canada - Greenland Group Canada

Description

Who we are

Greenland Group Canada is a Canadian subsidiary of an international land developer focusing on complex mixed-use high-rise developments in the Greater Toronto Area.

As an owner, and developer of well-located residential and commercial real estate in the GTA, Greenland has a growing portfolio of mixed-use, residential lands.

Greenland Group Canada strives to create vibrant urban communities that change the landscape of their environment.

With a dedication towards sustainability and innovation, Greenland prides itself on the large-scale projects that not only shape cities but push the boundaries of what new communities can do.

Maintaining a pioneering spirit and desire to shape a better future for all, Greenland will continue to push forward while sticking to its primary corporate tenet "Always Innovating".

What the job is

We are currently seeking an
In-House Counsel to join our team in Toronto, ON to provide a range of legal advice and support related to our business and its operations.

What's in it for you
In Greenland, we empower our people to be their best and succeed while supporting professional advancement and aspirations. Greenland offers competitive salaries, performance bonuses, health, dental, life benefit plans including a health spending account, and other benefits.


Responsibilities:

• Support the business teams from a legal standpoint in the acquisition, procurement, construction, and operation of major mixed use real estate development projects.
• Draft, review, analyze and negotiate complex agreements, opinions, memoranda, and legal documents to manage risk and ensure that the company's objectives are achieved.
• Draft and review a variety of legal documents including but not limited to: employee contracts, confidentiality agreements, construction agreements, development agreements, and financial reports, all while appropriately balancing business risk and opportunity.
• Provide support in corporate governance, business acquisitions, procurement, construction and operational disputes, litigation oversight, real estate planning and development matters.
• Maintain and manage legal department database, template agreements and budget.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with project partners, consultants, external legal counsel, industry players and other stakeholders.
• Oversee and direct external counsel; interpret and disseminate legal advice and recommendations to business teams.
• Review and adapt company template agreements to meet evolving corporate goals.
• Providing practical and strategic legal, and risk management advice as a member of the team involved in all major business decisions.
• Ensure that Greenland operates within the legal requirements of the local, provincial and federal regulations regarding trade, governance and employee rights.
• Participating in negotiations with City officials regarding municipal planning matters including zoning, permits etc.
• Keep abreast and report on legislative changes to business teams.
• Represent Greenland in relations with representatives of government, stakeholders, consultants at all times. Present a positive and professional image of Greenland.
• Other legal duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• University degree in law (LL.B. or JD) and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in one or more of the following areas: construction law, real estate law, procurement law, project finance law and corporate law.
• Superior drafting and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Decision making process based on ethics and integrity.

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

Real Estate Development: 5 years (required)


Licence/Certification:

• Certificate of Standing (preferred)

Work Location:
One location