Job Description

Position: Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Hamilton, Ontario (In-Office, 5 Days per week)

Company: Markland Property Management

About the Role

Markland Property Management is seeking a professional, detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support leasing activities across a diverse commercial real estate portfolio, including retail, industrial, and office properties.

The Paralegal will be responsible for drafting and managing lease documentation across our managed properties, and for owning the organization and ongoing administration of all lease files.

This is a full-time, 1-year contract role with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review, and finalize new leases, renewals, amendments, and related documentation
• Organize and maintain all lease files (active and historical) across the portfolio
• Build and maintain lease abstracts, critical date tracking, and a renewal/option pipeline
• Coordinate with brokers, tenants, ownership, and external counsel on lease execution
• Support general leasing and property management administration as required

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of paralegal experience, ideally in commercial real estate, leasing, or property management
• Ontario licensed paralegal (LSO P1) or law clerk diploma preferred
• Strong commercial lease drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Highly organized, able to manage a multi-property workload independently
• Comfortable working directly with brokers, landlords, and tenants
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with Yardi or similar systems is an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: $34.87 - $40.00 an hour ($68,000 – $78,000 per year; 37.5 hours per week)
• Vacation pay (4%) paid on each pay
• Direct mentorship and exposure to senior leadership
• Hands-on experience in commercial leasing transactions
• Opportunity to grow into a permanent role

Thank you for your interest in joining our organization and for taking the time to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process. Please let us know if you require any specific accommodations.

Markland Property Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.