Law Clerk, Commercial Real Estate & Banking and Finance

At McLeod Law, we have built a culture of collaboration and teamwork and offer a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding career for our staff. We provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential while providing a competitive compensation and benefit package.

We are a mid-sized law firm of more than 60 lawyers with legal services in over 40 different areas. For 45 years we have been in the business of helping people and take a team approach to provide the most creative, effective, and satisfying legal solutions for our clients. With an office located in the south of Calgary and one in the downtown core, we are conveniently located to serve our diverse clients across a broad range of legal services.

Law Clerk, Commercial Real Estate & Banking and Finance

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Law Clerk, Commercial Real Estate & Banking and Finance to join our Real Estate team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to lawyers on a wide range of commercial real estate and banking and finance transactions, from file opening through to closing.

The ideal candidate brings strong drafting skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced practice environment. You will regularly liaise with clients, lenders, municipalities, and other professional contacts to ensure transactions proceed efficiently and in compliance with all applicable laws and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and manage the full lifecycle of legal and banking documentation for commercial purchase, sale, and refinance transactions, from file opening to closing
• Review purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, leases, and Land Titles documentation
• Draft security documents for commercial lending transactions
• Conduct Personal Property Registry (PPR) registrations
• Provide support for commercial property acquisitions and dispositions, condominium developments, financing transactions, and land development matters
• Complete title and off‑title due diligence searches on commercial properties and review search reports
• Support commercial lending transactions, including coordination with lenders and borrowers
• Assist with residential real estate matters, as required
• Draft statutory rights‑of‑way, covenants, easements, and related agreements
• Liaise with municipalities and strata corporations
• Prepare contracts and closing documentation
• Organize, maintain, and manage client files in accordance with firm standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized post‐secondary institution or combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum eight years of experience with commercial real estate and banking and finance
• PPR Certification required
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and lawyers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal directly with clients
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactive
• Highly proficient in MS Office and ability to learn new software and technology quickly
• Performs well under pressure with tight deadlines and completes repetitive tasks with accuracy

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like a good fit, then consider joining us by applying by email to:

Jennifer Carter-Squire

Director, Human Resources – McLeod Law LLP

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We thank all applicants for their interest in McLeod Law; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.

McLeod Law is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

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