Leasing Law Clerk/Legal Assistant
JOB_53377531120906Job type
PermanentLocation
OakvilleProfession
LegalIndustry
Retail & Consumer GoodsPay
$70,000 - 80,000/yearClosing date
30 Sep 2025
Leasing Law Clerk / Legal Assistant – Food & Hospitality Sector
Your new company
Our client is a forward-thinking organization in the food and hospitality industry, known for its innovative approach to brand and franchise management. With a growing footprint across North America, they are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through a values-driven culture and operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate team that thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement.
Your new role
- Preparing and managing commercial lease documentation
- Drafting and maintaining franchise agreements, including disclosures, amendments, terminations, resales, and compliance across jurisdictions
- Organizing and updating legal databases and filing systems for leases and franchises
- Coordinating corporate registrations, annual filings, and trademark documentation
- Overseeing insurance documentation and compliance for all locations
- Communicating with external legal counsel and internal stakeholders to support legal processes
- Conducting legal research, due diligence, and preparing reports for internal use
- Ensuring all documentation complies with current legislation and is completed in a timely manner
- Supporting cross-functional teams and contributing to special projects as needed
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal support role, with a focus on leasing and franchise documentation
- Post-secondary education in a legal or related field
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, organized, and customer-focused approach
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary: $70,000–$80,000, based on experience
- Performance-based bonus
- Three weeks vacation (negotiable)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- RRSP matching at 2%, 5% after 5 years of employment
- Weekly company lunches
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, values-driven environment
- Exposure to diverse legal and operational functions with room for growth
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Talk to Nichole Cheng, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Toronto (EN), 8 King Street East, 20th FloorTelephone: 4162033134