Real Estate Partner in Toronto, Canada

April 29, 2025

Our client, a leading regional law firm in Ontario, provides a full spectrum of legal services tailored to both businesses and institutions. A key strength of the firm lies in its real estate practice, which supports clients through all stages of property transactions and development. The team advises on commercial acquisitions and dispositions, leasing for both landlords and tenants, land development, financing, and municipal matters. Clients include developers, investors, property managers, and financial institutions, who rely on the firm for its pragmatic, detail-oriented guidance on complex and high-value projects.

 

The firm also advises on structuring joint ventures, navigating regulatory requirements, and resolving disputes related to construction and land use. Beyond real estate, the firm is active in corporate-commercial law, litigation, restructuring, intellectual property, estate planning, and regulatory compliance. Its regional roots are complemented by affiliations with global legal networks, enabling support on cross-jurisdictional matters. The firm is recognized for its practical insight, responsive service, and ability to align legal strategy with business outcomes.

 

This is an incredible opportunity for a talented lawyer to join an entrepreneurial, growing, and successful platform.

 

Job Description – Real Estate Partner

 

Due to ongoing growth, our client has an immediate opening for a Real Estate Partner to join its team in Toronto. The partner will assist clients in a wide range of real estate transactions and participate in growing the firm’s real estate practice group.

 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

 

  • Lead complex commercial real estate transactions from structuring to closing, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
  • Advise key clients such as developers, institutional investors, and lenders on high-value property matters.
  • Oversee negotiations of development agreements, joint ventures and major leasing arrangements.
  • Provide strategic guidance on land development, municipal approvals, and risk management across multi-phase projects.
  • Participate in and support business development activities, including client relationship management.
  • Mentor and supervise junior lawyers, associates, and articling students within the corporate group

 

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
  • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
  • 8+ years of commercial real estate experience from a renowned real estate firm or group.
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic, client service orientation, and an entrepreneurial outlook.

 

This is an exclusive search.

The Counsel Network, a Caldwell company is committed to building a diverse legal community through our inclusive business and recruitment practices. We value diversity of experience, expertise, and background, and strive to eliminate barriers historically encountered by marginalized groups. We recognize that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce benefits and enriches both the legal profession and the greater community.

 

 

To apply for this position: caldwell.thriveapp.ly/job/1231

 

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:
Dal Bhathal, Partner
 Dbhathal@caldwell.com
416.364.6654
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Meaghan Loughry, Consultant
mloughry@caldwell.com
647.417.4720
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