Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

Associate - Commercial Real Estate

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)  •  $135k - $165k/yr  •  Ottawa, CA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at www.blg.com

The Ottawa office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), Canada’s leading, innovative and client-focused law firm, is seeking an:

Associate – Commercial Real Estate

Through our distinctive client-focused approach, you will grow your career working with leading professionals as part of a creative, multi-disciplinary team. This is an ideal position for a lawyer committed to exceeding clients’ goals and changing the future. Top professionals who want to innovate and collaborate should apply. Right from the start you will have the strength of our people and the BLG brand behind you.

The work at BLG is high profile and dynamic. The Commercial Real Estate group manage multi-million dollar commercial transactions, complex real estate acquisitions, and mixed use development and infrastructure projects for both public and private clients.

This is an opportunity to grow through the guidance of industry leading professionals and to learn best in class practices, to work directly with clients and to train and mentor junior lawyers.

We are looking for

  • A lawyer with a minimum 3 years experience in commercial real estate transactions including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and complex mixed-use development projects, infrastructure projects and construction contracts.
  • The candidate must be a team player with strong analytical, personal, oral and written communication skills.

BLG is proud to serve its clients in both English and French. Bilingualism is an asset.

The expected salary range for this position is $135,000 - $165,000, depending on level of experience, region/location, and other factors.

BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. | Nous sommes BLG, vos avocats au Canada.

(French version below) Fully bilingual across all practice areas and sectors, BLG excels in Canada’s common and civil law systems. Our five offices operate in Canada’s largest city centres. We offer our clients an established national presence and a global reach through our international network.

Outside our walls, we contribute to communities across Canada through our pro bono program, our BLG Reads to Kids literacy program, and supporting our members’ charitable efforts through fundraising and volunteer initiatives.

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BLG offre des services entièrement bilingues dans tous les secteurs et domaines de pratique et se démarque autant en droit civil qu’en common law. Nous sommes présents dans cinq grandes villes du Canada. Bien établis à l’échelle nationale, nous possédons également un réseau international qui décuple notre portée.

À l’extérieur du cabinet, nous appuyons des collectivités partout au Canada par l’entremise de notre programme de travail bénévole (pro bono) et de BLG, la lecture et les enfants ainsi qu’en favorisant l’engagement de nos membres dans des activités caritatives comme des collectes de fonds et des initiatives bénévoles.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, CA
Year Founded
1823
Website
blg.com
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