Lawyer, Blg Beyond Leasing - Ottawa, Canada - Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are

BLG:
Canada's Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development.

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Your key contribution

The Lawyer is an integral member of BLG Beyond Leasing, providing substantive legal knowledge while contributing to the team's exceptional client service.

The Lawyer possesses a mind-set of continuous improvement and is a self-starter in a digital first environment.

Your key objectives- Draft leasing agreements and amendments to existing leasing agreements, including renewals, assignments, surrenders and collateral lease documentation- Prepare and negotiate leases in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use commercial properties, developments and redevelopments- Conducting leasing due diligence, anticipating issues and recommending resolutions- Advise clients on large portfolio transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financing- Assist with developing new service delivery models for leasing mandates- Managing complex leasing agreements and identifying discrepancies where applicable- Liaising with clients, counsel opposite and third parties- Adhering to time recording best practices including recording their time daily and contributing to annual revenue goals- Managing daily workflow, keeping matters on track, meeting official deadlines and expected turnaround times

What you bring to our Team

Along with your enthusiasm, positivity, and passion for excellence, you bring the following key experiences and skills to our team:

Member of the Ontario Bar
Takes pride in being highly-organized and able to manage time efficiently, including prioritizing and re-prioritizing tasks as workloads evolves
Enjoys working independently on quick turnaround projects, and as part of a larger team to ideate
strategies and develop agile solutions
Recognizes the value and possesses the ability to clearly articulate goals and expectations both
verbally and written
Strong client focus and strives to provide the optimal client service experience
Exceptionally open-minded and receptive to new ideas and suggestions
Proactive and regularly takes initiative
A role model in discretion and sound judgement
Strong emotional intelligence with strong team player and interpersonal skills
Strong technical skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Experience with iManage, OneNote, OneSpan and Diligen, is an asset