Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate

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About the role

  • Commercial real estate paralegal supporting British Columbia conveyancing, financing, and land development transactions. Managing Land Title Office filings, due diligence, closings, and client reporting at Dentons.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and manage commercial real estate conveyancing files from start to finish under lawyer supervision
  • Assist with commercial real estate purchases, sales, lending transactions, and financings
  • Prepare and manage closing agendas, closing documentation, and closing document books
  • Draft correspondence, agreements, private arrangements, and legal documents for commercial and residential land development matters
  • Prepare and file electronic applications for registration of documents and plans with the Land Title Office and other government agencies
  • Conduct, review, summarize, and report on title and off-title due diligence searches
  • Coordinate land assembly and complex subdivision matters, including leasehold, strata, and airspace filings
  • Prepare Section 219 covenants, easements, rights of way, undertaking letters, and other complex registration documents
  • Handle corporate and strata resolutions
  • Draft reporting letters to clients and other parties
  • Liaise with internal and external parties and assist with closings, financing payouts, status updates, and final reporting
  • Communicate with vendors, purchasers, financial institutions, clients, realtors, opposing counsel, municipalities, and other parties
  • Manage client communications on real estate, land development, financing, and Land Title Office matters
  • Assist with LOTA and PTT reporting requirements

Requirements

  • Minimum of six (6) years of paralegal experience in commercial real estate transactions and development work, including land assembly, subdivision work, and complex Land Title Office registrations
  • Strong experience with commercial real estate acquisitions and sales, including closing agendas, closing documentation, and closing books
  • Strong experience with Land Title Office filings and electronic filing applications
  • Experience preparing and reviewing purchase and sale documentation, security documents, payout statements, discharges, and reporting letters
  • Familiarity with British Columbia real estate conveyancing procedures, title registration requirements, due diligence searches, LOTA and PTT reporting requirements
  • Experience with real estate financing transactions for borrower clients, including mortgages and related security documents
  • Experience preparing Section 219 covenants, easements, rights of way, undertaking letters, and related land development documentation
  • Experience with subdivision matters, including leasehold, strata, airspace, and related land development filings
  • Excellent organizational, drafting, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills
  • Ability to manage multiple files, deadlines, and priorities
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with lawyers and real estate team members
  • Client-service oriented approach and strong professional communication skills

Benefits

  • Extended health benefits
  • Mental health benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Fitness subsidy
  • Parental leave top-up
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Employee networks
  • Leadership development initiatives
  • Inclusive and flexible benefits
  • Accessible workplace accommodations during recruitment

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$110,000 - CA$130,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Tech skills

Assembly

Location requirements

OnsiteVancouverCanada

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