Senior Legal Counsel (Real Estate)- Part-time
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a real estate lawyer looking for a part-time position as LEGAL COUNSEL with a growing and dynamic local real estate development company. Perhaps you are coming off of parental leave or looking for more of a work-life balance, then this is the job for you!
Job Description:
Our client, a reputable, smaller yet rapidly growing Vancouver-based Real Estate development company with a growing residential and commercial portfolio, is seeking a part time (2-3 days per week) Legal Counsel to join their Vancouver head office.
As the company’s ‘go-to’ Internal Legal Counsel the successful candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of real estate experience and a high level of proficiency in the development, review and implementation of agreements, by-laws, policies and procedures; procurement; general municipal law; administrative law and environmental law matters.
Working closely with the executive team (CEO, head of People, Shareholders and the board), the successful candidate oversee the day-to-day legal matters and be the liaison with external legal counsel, responsible for delegation and follow up, on behalf of the organization.
Aside from advising on legal matters as they pertain to the business, you will also be able to independently handle small litigation matters and oversee external litigation matters.
The ideal Candidate will:
- Have a Law degree (J.D. or LL.B) and be a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia.
- 5+ years of relevant real estate experience (municipal by-laws, policies and procedures with respect to development projects, procurement, admin law) gained either in a law firm or in-house environment.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively within different departments and explain legal concepts in a relatable and concise manner.
- Have the ability to stand on their own and be a self-starter.
- Have excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Enjoy working in a team-based, collegial environment on a part-time basis.
Please provide your resume on a confidential basis if you wish to be considered. Only those with the requisite experience will be contacted.
City
Vancouver
Category
ASSOCIATES & PARTNERS
Practice Areas
Legal
Work Type
Permanent / Full Time