Oxford Properties Group
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Step into a global organization where talent flourishes—a workplace that champions diverse perspectives, deep expertise, and shared passion, empowering you to shape your own career path and perform at your peak.
As a premier global real estate investor, developer, and manager, we pair strategic capital with operational excellence to build properties that uplift both economies and neighborhoods. By putting people, partnerships, and places at the center of what we do, we deliver lasting returns for OMERS pension members, drive value for our capital partners, and create better spaces for our customers.
Join us to fast-track your professional growth, prioritize your well-being, forge meaningful relationships, and give back to the communities where we live and work.
Don’t settle for just any job—come shape the future alongside us.
Have a connection at OMERS or Oxford Properties? If someone is referring you, ask them to submit your name in Workday before you apply. Keep an eye on your inbox for a personalized application link to get started.
The Opportunity: Associate Director, Legal Services (Toronto)
We are seeking a driven, proactive lawyer to join Oxford’s Canadian Legal Services team in Toronto.
In this role, you will provide hands-on legal counsel and oversee legal support for construction and development initiatives across our Canadian portfolio. You will manage outside counsel, collaborate with external advisors, and guide our Development, Asset Management, Operations, and Investment teams through every phase of the development lifecycle. You will also contribute to Oxford’s risk and compliance framework, including regulatory monitoring and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols.
As a trusted legal partner to our Toronto real estate group, you will join a high-performing, collaborative team defined by mutual respect, cognitive diversity, and a commitment to long-term professional growth. Driven by strong investment performance and sound risk management, our ultimate mission is to safeguard the financial future of our pension plan beneficiaries.
Hybrid Work Model: Because in-person collaboration strengthens our culture, our people, and the results we deliver for our members, this role follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least 4 days per week in the office .
Key Responsibilities
Construction & Commercial Contracting: Lead legal support for design and construction activities—including RFPs, architectural agreements, professional services contracts, and CCDC documents. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, such as building service, operational, and consultant agreements, ensuring practical, business-minded outcomes.
Strategic & Operational Counsel: Advise internal business groups on ongoing operational, regulatory, and compliance issues. Review contracts, weigh in on emerging disputes and litigation, and offer legal insights on internal reports and development strategy documents.
Coaching & Mentorship: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to legal clerks, managers, and members of the design and construction teams.
Relationship Building: Cultivate strong working partnerships with external law firms and advisors, as well as fellow legal and business colleagues across Oxford and OMERS.
Governance & Processes: Navigate and leverage Oxford’s internal organizational framework and approval workflows effectively.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Construction & Development Law: Extensive background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and development contracts (CCDCs, RFPs, professional services, and building service agreements) across the full project lifecycle.
Commercially Minded Risk Management: Proven skill in delivering pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on operational, compliance, regulatory, and dispute matters—effectively balancing commercial goals with risk protection.
Collaboration & Influence: Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling you to partner seamlessly with internal teams, direct external counsel, and align diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Licensed to practice law in Ontario (Toronto-based), with at least 3 years of relevant experience in-house or at a law firm specializing in construction contracts.
Hands-on experience negotiating and drafting CCDCs, building service agreements, professional service agreements, and RFP documentation.
Sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the confidence to lead initiatives while engaging with professionals across all disciplines.
Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
High integrity, a strong work ethic, and a proactive, positive approach to delivering timely legal solutions.
Compensation & Recruitment Details
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing open position.
Base Salary Range: $138, 000 – $188, 000 CAD annually.
Total Rewards: Eligible for annual awards under our Short-Term Incentive Plan and, where applicable, our Long-Term Incentive Plan, alongside comprehensive group benefits and retirement plans (full details provided in formal offer letters).
Our Commitment to Inclusion Oxford’s mission is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate, and our people-first culture thrives when our team mirrors the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. From recruitment through retirement, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to an accessible, barrier-free hiring process. Across our global enterprise, belonging is championed through executive-sponsored Employee Resource Groups, our Purpose@Work committee, and dedicated employee recognition programs.
Use of AI in Hiring OMERS utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with specific stages of our recruitment workflow. While technology helps streamline our process, human evaluation and judgment remain at the core of all hiring decisions.
Step into a global organization where talent flourishes—a workplace that champions diverse perspectives, deep expertise, and shared passion, empowering you to shape your own career path and perform at your peak.
As a premier global real estate investor, developer, and manager, we pair strategic capital with operational excellence to build properties that uplift both economies and neighborhoods. By putting people, partnerships, and places at the center of what we do, we deliver lasting returns for OMERS pension members, drive value for our capital partners, and create better spaces for our customers.
Join us to fast-track your professional growth, prioritize your well-being, forge meaningful relationships, and give back to the communities where we live and work.
Don’t settle for just any job—come shape the future alongside us.
Have a connection at OMERS or Oxford Properties? If someone is referring you, ask them to submit your name in Workday before you apply. Keep an eye on your inbox for a personalized application link to get started.
The Opportunity: Associate Director, Legal Services (Toronto)
We are seeking a driven, proactive lawyer to join Oxford’s Canadian Legal Services team in Toronto.
In this role, you will provide hands-on legal counsel and oversee legal support for construction and development initiatives across our Canadian portfolio. You will manage outside counsel, collaborate with external advisors, and guide our Development, Asset Management, Operations, and Investment teams through every phase of the development lifecycle. You will also contribute to Oxford’s risk and compliance framework, including regulatory monitoring and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols.
As a trusted legal partner to our Toronto real estate group, you will join a high-performing, collaborative team defined by mutual respect, cognitive diversity, and a commitment to long-term professional growth. Driven by strong investment performance and sound risk management, our ultimate mission is to safeguard the financial future of our pension plan beneficiaries.
Hybrid Work Model: Because in-person collaboration strengthens our culture, our people, and the results we deliver for our members, this role follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least 4 days per week in the office .
Key Responsibilities
Construction & Commercial Contracting: Lead legal support for design and construction activities—including RFPs, architectural agreements, professional services contracts, and CCDC documents. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, such as building service, operational, and consultant agreements, ensuring practical, business-minded outcomes.
Strategic & Operational Counsel: Advise internal business groups on ongoing operational, regulatory, and compliance issues. Review contracts, weigh in on emerging disputes and litigation, and offer legal insights on internal reports and development strategy documents.
Coaching & Mentorship: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to legal clerks, managers, and members of the design and construction teams.
Relationship Building: Cultivate strong working partnerships with external law firms and advisors, as well as fellow legal and business colleagues across Oxford and OMERS.
Governance & Processes: Navigate and leverage Oxford’s internal organizational framework and approval workflows effectively.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Construction & Development Law: Extensive background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and development contracts (CCDCs, RFPs, professional services, and building service agreements) across the full project lifecycle.
Commercially Minded Risk Management: Proven skill in delivering pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on operational, compliance, regulatory, and dispute matters—effectively balancing commercial goals with risk protection.
Collaboration & Influence: Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling you to partner seamlessly with internal teams, direct external counsel, and align diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Licensed to practice law in Ontario (Toronto-based), with at least 3 years of relevant experience in-house or at a law firm specializing in construction contracts.
Hands-on experience negotiating and drafting CCDCs, building service agreements, professional service agreements, and RFP documentation.
Sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the confidence to lead initiatives while engaging with professionals across all disciplines.
Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
High integrity, a strong work ethic, and a proactive, positive approach to delivering timely legal solutions.
Compensation & Recruitment Details
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing open position.
Base Salary Range: $138, 000 – $188, 000 CAD annually.
Total Rewards: Eligible for annual awards under our Short-Term Incentive Plan and, where applicable, our Long-Term Incentive Plan, alongside comprehensive group benefits and retirement plans (full details provided in formal offer letters).
Our Commitment to Inclusion Oxford’s mission is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate, and our people-first culture thrives when our team mirrors the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. From recruitment through retirement, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to an accessible, barrier-free hiring process. Across our global enterprise, belonging is championed through executive-sponsored Employee Resource Groups, our Purpose@Work committee, and dedicated employee recognition programs.
Use of AI in Hiring OMERS utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with specific stages of our recruitment workflow. While technology helps streamline our process, human evaluation and judgment remain at the core of all hiring decisions.
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
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.
