Residential Real Estate Lawyer

Merovitz Potechin LLP is looking for a Residential Real Estate Lawyer to join our dynamic team.

Our commitment to safety

At Merovitz Potechin LLP, we have made the physical, emotional and mental health and safety of our staff, their families and our clients our top priority. All of our team members have been provided with cutting-edge tools and technology and we have transitioned to a flexible work model whereby our team members are working part-time at the office and part-time from home. Our focus on everyone’s wellbeing has reinforced and strengthened our commitment to exceptional client service and teamwork.

Why join our team?

We are an equal opportunity law office that values teamwork, respect, integrity, caring and professionalism. We believe in investing in people who share our commitment to practical legal advice and a focus on excellent client service.

Summary of position:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a real estate practice and offer experience helping clients with a wide variety of residential real estate matters including buying, selling and refinancing residential real estate, completing private mortgages and handling mortgage enforcement work.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing real estate law in Ontario with experience in the area of residential real estate
• Excellent technical skills, including the ability to independently review title searches and financing packages and experience drafting and reviewing longform Agreements of Purchase and Sale
• Experience with mortgage enforcement work, including but not limited to powers of sale
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Teraview
• Ability to work in Unity (formerly Conveyancer)
• Ability to be both a self-starter and team player
• Must be a member of the Ontario Bar in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

About Merovitz Potechin LLP

Merovitz Potechin LLP, The Referred to Law Firm, was established in 1976. Since that time, a knowledgeable team of lawyers and staff have been built upon the foundation of superior legal advice and exceptional client service. We are an equal opportunity law office, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you are interested in joining our law firm, please send your resume, in confidence to Natalie Proctor, Human Resources Manager, at [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.