Law Clerk

Overview

Provide commercial leasing support, drafting and administration for Brookfield Properties.

Key Responsibilities

• lease drafting
• document review
• lease management
• data entry
• client interaction
• legal support

Tasks

-Supervise and review ancillary documents prepared by junior legal assistants including aiding in drafting and reviewing tenant's amendments. -Handle tenant's requests for transfer of lease including obtaining all required information for Landlord’s review, reviewing lease documents to determine Landlord's rights, and obtaining Landlord's approval (including discussion with financial analyst, property manager and asset managers). Inform tenants of Landlord's decision including drafting and sending letters explaining Landlord's refusal, or preparing, negotiating, and completing any required consent documents. -Interact with internal clients and external legal counsel and tenants, under the supervision of counsel -Perform other lease administration functions including preparation of lease summaries, ensuring quality of information recorded in Lease Management Systems (including inputting and approving deals), providing updates for status reports and maintaining list of retail exclusives and first rights. -Provide general administrative support to counsel and managers -Instruct outside counsels with respect to the preparation, negotiation and completion of legal documentation including reviewing drafts and approval of final documents submitted by outside counsels for execution by Landlord. -Draft, revise, and assist in negotiating office/retail Leases & ancillary lease documents such as Lease Extensions/Renewals, Amendments, Surrender, Overhold, Consent to Subleases, Parking Agreements, Storage Agreements, Default Letters, NDAs, and general correspondence to landlords and legal counsel -Provide ongoing support to leasing managers, property managers, asset managers and other Brookfield staff in areas such as interpretation and review of lease documents, providing advice as to rights, restrictions, and obligations, and drafting documentation and correspondence as requested. -Participate in legal initiatives including preparation of estoppel certificates and major tenants' lease summaries in connection with financing, organizing leasing precedent system, updating lease document templates, and participating in other special projects. -Maintain, update, and perform data entry for lease document information on behalf of counsel in VTS (Electronic Lease Workflow)

Requirements

• law clerk
• commercial leasing
• yardi
• vts
• microsoft office
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Recognized law clerk course or equivalency in experience -The ideal candidate would have prior experience in an inhouse legal department or law firm with excellent interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written). -Candidate should be a team player, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, judge changing priorities, and take strong initiative. -This individual should be able to work independently with minimal supervision and is self-motivated with a positive attitude. -Sophisticated comprehension of leasing issues -Knowledge of Yardi and VTS would be considered an asset but not essential -Minimum 5 years related legal experience in commercial (office and retail) leasing -Advanced level Microsoft Office skills -Exceptional attention to detail, with superior level of reading comprehension skills, sophisticated drafting skills, good judgement and strong negotiating and analytical skills.

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About Brookfield Properties

-A global real estate powerhouse with a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, residential, retail, and mixed-use properties. -With a rich history of acquisition and development, the company has built some of the world’s most iconic buildings and vibrant urban communities. -Expertise lies in envisioning, creating, and managing dynamic spaces that bring people and businesses together. -Operates across North America, Europe, and beyond, with a focus on delivering long-term value to stakeholders. -Notable projects include large-scale urban developments, integrated mixed-use spaces, and world-class shopping centers. -Operational approach blends innovative design, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology to meet evolving tenant and customer needs. -Known for adapting and growing in ever-changing markets, redefining the future of real estate development and management.

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