Oxford Properties Group
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best. We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers. Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work. Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us. Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply. We are looking for a highly motivated lawyer to join our transactional legal team in Toronto. As a member of the Oxford legal team, the Associate Director, Legal will support the legal and business teams in all legal aspects of the investment process, including due diligence, negotiation of purchase agreements, development documents, loan agreements, joint venture agreements and related governance agreements, structuring, regulatory review and approvals, and closing mechanics. The role will also include support of Oxford’s compliance and risk activities, such as regulatory tracking and KYC. The Associate Director, Legal will be a key legal partner to the Oxford real estate team in Toronto, and a key member of an engaged, high-reaching team—part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth. We welcome a strong team player to be part of a collaborative team culture which cherishes mutual respect and cognitive diversity. Our focus is investment results and mitigation of risk, and our mission is to help secure the financial future for the beneficiaries of our pension plan. We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 4 days per week. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for: Providing transactional support to the Oxford legal and business teams with respect to real estate investment and development pursuits, including working with the transaction, treasury and development teams through the due diligence and investment process and liaising with external legal counsel and other professional advisors. Overseeing processing and negotiating of non-disclosure agreements. Overseeing projects to support transactions and overall objectives of Canadian legal team. Liaising with Oxford legal, investments, tax, finance, development, compliance and other areas within the OMERS enterprise and leading cross-functional teams and initiatives. Understanding Oxford’s organizational structure and overseeing the preparation of KYC packages. To succeed in this role, you will have: A transactional real estate background and experience supporting investment, financing, and development transactions in Canada. Qualifications and training to practice law in Toronto, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an in-house and/or law firm environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sound judgment and the ability to lead projects and interact with a broad range of professionals. An intellectually curious and open-minded demeanor with the desire to be part of a team and a willingness to learn. A strong work ethic, integrity and a positive attitude, with a willingness to support the business and provide practical, timely legal advice and guidance. Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate. Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve. From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.
Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best. We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers. Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work. Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us. Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply. We are looking for a highly motivated lawyer to join our transactional legal team in Toronto. As a member of the Oxford legal team, the Associate Director, Legal will support the legal and business teams in all legal aspects of the investment process, including due diligence, negotiation of purchase agreements, development documents, loan agreements, joint venture agreements and related governance agreements, structuring, regulatory review and approvals, and closing mechanics. The role will also include support of Oxford’s compliance and risk activities, such as regulatory tracking and KYC. The Associate Director, Legal will be a key legal partner to the Oxford real estate team in Toronto, and a key member of an engaged, high-reaching team—part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth. We welcome a strong team player to be part of a collaborative team culture which cherishes mutual respect and cognitive diversity. Our focus is investment results and mitigation of risk, and our mission is to help secure the financial future for the beneficiaries of our pension plan. We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 4 days per week. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for: Providing transactional support to the Oxford legal and business teams with respect to real estate investment and development pursuits, including working with the transaction, treasury and development teams through the due diligence and investment process and liaising with external legal counsel and other professional advisors. Overseeing processing and negotiating of non-disclosure agreements. Overseeing projects to support transactions and overall objectives of Canadian legal team. Liaising with Oxford legal, investments, tax, finance, development, compliance and other areas within the OMERS enterprise and leading cross-functional teams and initiatives. Understanding Oxford’s organizational structure and overseeing the preparation of KYC packages. To succeed in this role, you will have: A transactional real estate background and experience supporting investment, financing, and development transactions in Canada. Qualifications and training to practice law in Toronto, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an in-house and/or law firm environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sound judgment and the ability to lead projects and interact with a broad range of professionals. An intellectually curious and open-minded demeanor with the desire to be part of a team and a willingness to learn. A strong work ethic, integrity and a positive attitude, with a willingness to support the business and provide practical, timely legal advice and guidance. Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate. Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve. From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.
Oxford Properties Group
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Why Join Us?
Are you looking to join an innovative global real estate company that builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we'd love to share our story.
At Oxford, our culture is truly unique. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace complexity and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious yet humble, forward-looking, and service-focused. We get things done and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live and believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together, we deliver exceptional experiences to over 2 million daily customers.
The Role
As a key member of our team, your primary role will be to provide legal support and strategic advice on all aspects of leasing within the retail, industrial, and office portfolios in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). You will also assist the legal teams overseeing development and construction projects and operational agreements across our Canadian portfolio. Responsibilities include managing external legal counsel, liaising with other professional advisors, and supporting Leasing, Asset Management, Operational, Development, and Construction teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to various internal business units on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, as well as ongoing operational issues in the retail, office, and industrial portfolios. This includes reviewing and negotiating contracts, leases, and lease-related documents, advising on legal disputes and litigation, and providing input on internal reports and strategy documents related to commercial leasing, development, and construction.
Develop expertise on subjects with enterprise-wide impact and support cross-functional teams on OMERS strategic initiatives.
Represent the Oxford Legal Services team on various enterprise-wide legal, regulatory, policy, and compliance issues.
Direct external counsel in preparing and negotiating documents and lead teams on specific transaction components.
Mentor junior law clerks and managers within the legal services team, as well as junior members of various business teams.
Build relationships with external law firms and other professional advisors, as well as internally with legal professionals and business colleagues within Oxford and OMERS.
Qualifications
Law Degree (LLB) from a Canadian University and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
1 to 3 years of experience in real estate, development, construction, and/or commercial leasing in an in-house or mid-sized to large law firm setting.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
Exceptional organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and the capability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
Our Story
Oxford Properties Group ("Oxford") is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager, and business builder. Since its establishment in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies have managed approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio includes office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives, and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. As a thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers, with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.
For more information, visit Oxford Properties .
OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS, inclusion and diversity mean belonging. Our Employee Resource Groups, focused on various passions such as gender, pride, and visible minorities, make a difference in all our lives.
Why Join Us?
Are you looking to join an innovative global real estate company that builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we'd love to share our story.
At Oxford, our culture is truly unique. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace complexity and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious yet humble, forward-looking, and service-focused. We get things done and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live and believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together, we deliver exceptional experiences to over 2 million daily customers.
The Role
As a key member of our team, your primary role will be to provide legal support and strategic advice on all aspects of leasing within the retail, industrial, and office portfolios in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). You will also assist the legal teams overseeing development and construction projects and operational agreements across our Canadian portfolio. Responsibilities include managing external legal counsel, liaising with other professional advisors, and supporting Leasing, Asset Management, Operational, Development, and Construction teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to various internal business units on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, as well as ongoing operational issues in the retail, office, and industrial portfolios. This includes reviewing and negotiating contracts, leases, and lease-related documents, advising on legal disputes and litigation, and providing input on internal reports and strategy documents related to commercial leasing, development, and construction.
Develop expertise on subjects with enterprise-wide impact and support cross-functional teams on OMERS strategic initiatives.
Represent the Oxford Legal Services team on various enterprise-wide legal, regulatory, policy, and compliance issues.
Direct external counsel in preparing and negotiating documents and lead teams on specific transaction components.
Mentor junior law clerks and managers within the legal services team, as well as junior members of various business teams.
Build relationships with external law firms and other professional advisors, as well as internally with legal professionals and business colleagues within Oxford and OMERS.
Qualifications
Law Degree (LLB) from a Canadian University and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
1 to 3 years of experience in real estate, development, construction, and/or commercial leasing in an in-house or mid-sized to large law firm setting.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
Exceptional organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and the capability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
Our Story
Oxford Properties Group ("Oxford") is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager, and business builder. Since its establishment in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies have managed approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio includes office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives, and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. As a thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers, with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.
For more information, visit Oxford Properties .
OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS, inclusion and diversity mean belonging. Our Employee Resource Groups, focused on various passions such as gender, pride, and visible minorities, make a difference in all our lives.
