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
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