Corporate / Real Estate Lawyer

Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate / M&A / Corporate Governance

Experience: 5+ Years

The Opportunity

Are you a sophisticated transactional lawyer looking to align your career with your values? Our client, a distinguished downtown Toronto law firm, is seeking an experienced Corporate-Commercial Lawyer with a strong background in Commercial Real Estate.

This is not a traditional Bay Street role. You will handle high-caliber M&A, property acquisitions, and complex leasing while specifically supporting clients focused on social justice, equity, and community development. This is a rare opportunity to manage "Big Law" quality transactions for organizations making a measurable community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Transactional Leadership: Lead and manage Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), asset/share purchase agreements, and strategic business reorganizations.

• Commercial Real Estate: Handle the full lifecycle of property transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, development agreements, and commercial leasing.

• Governance & Advisory: Act as a strategic advisor on corporate governance and regulatory compliance for a diverse roster of social enterprises, charities, and non-profits.

• Contract Negotiation: Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, partnership documentation, and complex commercial financing.

• Client Relationship Management: Build long-term partnerships by providing practical, business-focused legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of mission-driven organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-call experience in corporate-commercial law and commercial real estate transactions.

• Education: LL.B. or J.D. and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO).

• Specialized Knowledge: Proven expertise in deal structuring, corporate reorganizations, and land-related transactions. Experience with non-profit law is a significant asset.

• Skills: Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with a strategic, problem-solving mindset.

• Values: A genuine commitment to social equity and community-driven legal practice.

Why This Firm?

• Purpose-Led Work: Support clients that are actively fostering sustainable community development.

• Dynamic Hybrid Model: Work from a modern downtown office with meaningful remote flexibility.

• Sophisticated Files: Handle complex corporate and real estate matters that have real-world social impact.

• Collegial Environment: Join a forward-thinking, inclusive team that prioritizes collaboration over competition.

How to Apply

If you are ready to use your legal expertise for social good, please submit your CV in strict confidence to:

Ben Higham, JD, LL.M. Managing Partner | Cartel Inc. – Toronto's Trusted Legal Recruiters

Email: Ben@cartelinc.com

Office: First Canadian Place, Suite 2550, Toronto, ON

About Cartel Inc. For over 35 years, Cartel Inc. has been the leading authority in legal recruitment for Toronto’s most prestigious firms. We bridge the gap between top-tier talent and the city's most respected legal employers through a foundation of trust, confidentiality, and industry expertise.

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