Brookfield Asset Management, Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk (Commercial Leasing) | Toronto, Ontario
Join a Leading Global Commercial Real Estate Company
An internationally recognized commercial real estate owner, developer, and asset manager is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to join its Toronto legal team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional with significant experience in office and retail leasing who is looking to build a long-term career within a sophisticated in-house legal department.
Working alongside senior legal counsel and business leaders, you will play an integral role in negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and administering commercial leasing documentation across a diverse portfolio of office and retail properties throughout Eastern Canada.
This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct collaboration with internal stakeholders, and exposure to high-value commercial real estate transactions.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the legal department, your responsibilities will include:
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial lease documentation, including offers to lease, lease agreements, renewals, amendments, extensions, surrender agreements, overholding arrangements, parking licences, storage agreements, consent documentation, non-disturbance agreements, and related legal correspondence.
Preparing legal documentation supporting office and retail leasing transactions.
Reviewing leasing workflows and transaction details to ensure legal accuracy and compliance.
Working closely with leasing teams, asset managers, property managers, finance professionals, and senior legal counsel throughout the leasing process.
Coordinating with external legal counsel regarding document preparation, negotiations, revisions, and execution.
Reviewing and approving documentation prepared by outside counsel before execution.
Managing tenant requests involving lease assignments, transfers, subleases, and related consent matters while interpreting lease provisions and advising internal stakeholders regarding landlord rights and obligations.
Preparing and reviewing estoppel certificates, lease summaries, and transaction documentation supporting financing initiatives and asset management projects.
Maintaining leasing precedents, legal templates, and document management systems.
Providing legal guidance regarding lease interpretation, contractual rights, restrictions, defaults, remedies, and operational leasing issues.
Supervising and reviewing work prepared by junior legal support staff where appropriate.
Assisting with special legal projects and ongoing improvements to leasing processes and documentation.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will possess:
A Law Clerk diploma or comparable legal education.
At least 4–5 years of experience handling commercial leasing matters within a law firm or corporate legal department.
Extensive experience with office and retail lease documentation.
Strong understanding of commercial leasing principles and real estate law.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to manage numerous files simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with lawyers, executives, leasing professionals, and external counsel.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience using lease management platforms or property management software such as VTS or Yardi is considered an asset.
The ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative legal team.
Why Join This Opportunity?
This position offers the chance to work for one of the world's premier commercial real estate organizations with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and long-term investment.
Employees enjoy:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Group retirement savings program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Summer Friday early closures
Employee referral incentives
Opportunities for professional development and internal career advancement
Collaborative and supportive legal team environment
Compensation
Salary is expected to range from $90,000 to $120,000 , with total compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and overall fit.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk , Commercial Leasing Law Clerk , or Real Estate Legal Professional seeking an exceptional in-house opportunity in Toronto, we encourage you to apply.
This employer is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable accessibility and human rights legislation.
Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk (Commercial Leasing) | Toronto, Ontario
Join a Leading Global Commercial Real Estate Company
An internationally recognized commercial real estate owner, developer, and asset manager is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to join its Toronto legal team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional with significant experience in office and retail leasing who is looking to build a long-term career within a sophisticated in-house legal department.
Working alongside senior legal counsel and business leaders, you will play an integral role in negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and administering commercial leasing documentation across a diverse portfolio of office and retail properties throughout Eastern Canada.
This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct collaboration with internal stakeholders, and exposure to high-value commercial real estate transactions.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the legal department, your responsibilities will include:
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial lease documentation, including offers to lease, lease agreements, renewals, amendments, extensions, surrender agreements, overholding arrangements, parking licences, storage agreements, consent documentation, non-disturbance agreements, and related legal correspondence.
Preparing legal documentation supporting office and retail leasing transactions.
Reviewing leasing workflows and transaction details to ensure legal accuracy and compliance.
Working closely with leasing teams, asset managers, property managers, finance professionals, and senior legal counsel throughout the leasing process.
Coordinating with external legal counsel regarding document preparation, negotiations, revisions, and execution.
Reviewing and approving documentation prepared by outside counsel before execution.
Managing tenant requests involving lease assignments, transfers, subleases, and related consent matters while interpreting lease provisions and advising internal stakeholders regarding landlord rights and obligations.
Preparing and reviewing estoppel certificates, lease summaries, and transaction documentation supporting financing initiatives and asset management projects.
Maintaining leasing precedents, legal templates, and document management systems.
Providing legal guidance regarding lease interpretation, contractual rights, restrictions, defaults, remedies, and operational leasing issues.
Supervising and reviewing work prepared by junior legal support staff where appropriate.
Assisting with special legal projects and ongoing improvements to leasing processes and documentation.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will possess:
A Law Clerk diploma or comparable legal education.
At least 4–5 years of experience handling commercial leasing matters within a law firm or corporate legal department.
Extensive experience with office and retail lease documentation.
Strong understanding of commercial leasing principles and real estate law.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to manage numerous files simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with lawyers, executives, leasing professionals, and external counsel.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience using lease management platforms or property management software such as VTS or Yardi is considered an asset.
The ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative legal team.
Why Join This Opportunity?
This position offers the chance to work for one of the world's premier commercial real estate organizations with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and long-term investment.
Employees enjoy:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Group retirement savings program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Summer Friday early closures
Employee referral incentives
Opportunities for professional development and internal career advancement
Collaborative and supportive legal team environment
Compensation
Salary is expected to range from $90,000 to $120,000 , with total compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and overall fit.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk , Commercial Leasing Law Clerk , or Real Estate Legal Professional seeking an exceptional in-house opportunity in Toronto, we encourage you to apply.
This employer is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable accessibility and human rights legislation.
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street Business - Energy Brookfield Energy operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for sustainable energy. Our energy portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling. Brookfield Energy is the flagship listed energy company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management. To learn more about the Brookfield Energy group, visit https://www.brookfield.com/about-us/capabilities/energy . Brookfield Culture Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses. Job Description Reporting to the Managing Director, the Senior Associate, Legal will provide corporate, securities and regulatory support across Brookfield Energy, including BEP, BEPC, BGTF, BIF, and CTF, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel in a fast-paced, global environment. Responsibilities:
General corporate and securities law and regulatory matters for Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (BEP), Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC), Brookfield Global Transition Fund (BGTF), Brookfield Infrastructure Fund (BIF), and Brookfield Catalytic Transition Fund (CTF) .
Assist with transaction execution, including investments through BGTF and BIF as well as debt and equity securities offerings.
Assist with ordinary course corporate disclosures and securities filings for BEP and BEPC, and BGTF reporting.
Assist with compliance activities for Brookfield Energy, including under the Investment Advisers Act.
Contractual agreements within the Brookfield Energy corporate group, including credit facilities.
Requirements:
Member in good standing of the Ontario Bar (or another Canadian/U.S. jurisdiction) with 3–5 years’ post-call corporate and/or securities experience, ideally at a major firm and/or large multinational organization.
Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. securities laws and disclosure/regulatory requirements is an asset.
Proven ability to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, proactive and accountable; able to take ownership and progress matters independently.
Collaborative, team-oriented relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills across all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with high attention to detail, sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines in a fast-paced, global environment.
Position Opening Reason: New Position Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street Business - Energy Brookfield Energy operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for sustainable energy. Our energy portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling. Brookfield Energy is the flagship listed energy company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management. To learn more about the Brookfield Energy group, visit https://www.brookfield.com/about-us/capabilities/energy . Brookfield Culture Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses. Job Description Reporting to the Managing Director, the Senior Associate, Legal will provide corporate, securities and regulatory support across Brookfield Energy, including BEP, BEPC, BGTF, BIF, and CTF, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel in a fast-paced, global environment. Responsibilities:
General corporate and securities law and regulatory matters for Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (BEP), Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC), Brookfield Global Transition Fund (BGTF), Brookfield Infrastructure Fund (BIF), and Brookfield Catalytic Transition Fund (CTF) .
Assist with transaction execution, including investments through BGTF and BIF as well as debt and equity securities offerings.
Assist with ordinary course corporate disclosures and securities filings for BEP and BEPC, and BGTF reporting.
Assist with compliance activities for Brookfield Energy, including under the Investment Advisers Act.
Contractual agreements within the Brookfield Energy corporate group, including credit facilities.
Requirements:
Member in good standing of the Ontario Bar (or another Canadian/U.S. jurisdiction) with 3–5 years’ post-call corporate and/or securities experience, ideally at a major firm and/or large multinational organization.
Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. securities laws and disclosure/regulatory requirements is an asset.
Proven ability to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, proactive and accountable; able to take ownership and progress matters independently.
Collaborative, team-oriented relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills across all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with high attention to detail, sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines in a fast-paced, global environment.
Position Opening Reason: New Position Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
