Commercial Real Estate Lawyer – Corporate law would be a bonus.
Transactional | M&A | Governance | Downtown Toronto (Hybrid)
A respected, mission-focused downtown Toronto law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate-Commercial / Transactional Lawyer with strong expertise in corporate transactions and commercial real estate. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mid- to senior-level lawyer who wants to combine sophisticated legal work with meaningful, community-driven impact.
This role is ideal for a corporate lawyer with experience in M&A, corporate structuring, commercial contracts, and commercial real estate transactions, who is looking to practice within a progressive and socially conscious legal environment.
About the Firm
Our client is a values-driven Toronto law firm recognized for delivering high-caliber legal services while advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion. The firm advises a diverse client base, including non-profits, charities, social enterprises, developers, investors, and growing businesses across Ontario.
With a reputation for excellence in corporate-commercial law, governance advisory, transactional work, and commercial real estate, the firm leverages legal strategy to empower organizations and foster sustainable community development.
The Opportunity
The firm is seeking a lawyer with at least five years of experience in corporate-commercial transactions and commercial real estate law. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients on business structuring, mergers and acquisitions, asset and share transactions, commercial leasing, property acquisitions and dispositions, and governance matters.
This position offers direct client engagement, meaningful file responsibility, and the ability to contribute strategically to complex transactions from inception through closing.
Key Responsibilities
Advise clients on corporate structuring, reorganizations, and governance matters
Lead and manage mergers and acquisitions, asset/share purchase transactions, and strategic business combinations
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and financing documentation
Handle commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development-related agreements
Conduct due diligence, risk assessment, and transaction structuring
Provide guidance on non-profit and charity law, including incorporation, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks
Build long-term client relationships through practical, business-focused legal advice
Monitor developments in corporate law, commercial real estate, and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
LL.B. or J.D., and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in corporate-commercial and transactional law
Demonstrated experience in commercial real estate transactions (leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financing)
Strong knowledge of corporate governance, deal structuring, and regulatory compliance
Experience advising non-profits, charities, or social enterprises is highly desirable
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Strategic mindset with strong business acumen
Commitment to social impact, equity, and community engagement
Why Join This Firm?
Purpose-Driven Legal Practice – Support clients making measurable community impact
Hybrid Work Model – Flexible downtown Toronto-based practice
Complex & Meaningful Transactions – Corporate deals and commercial real estate matters with real-world impact
Collaborative Culture – Collegial, forward-thinking legal team
Career Development – Opportunity to build and shape a practice within a growing platform
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Toronto corporate-commercial lawyer with commercial real estate experience seeking sophisticated transactional work within a values-aligned, impact-oriented firm.
Apply in Confidence
Email: Ben@Cartelinc.com
Ben Higham, B.S., J.D., LL.M.
Managing Partner, Cartel Inc.
One First Canadian Place, Suite 2550
100 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5X 1A4
About Cartel inc.
What is it about Cartel that makes us different?
We have been successfully placing candidates with the leading law firms in the Greater Toronto Area since 1975, which means that we have 34 years of experience in the legal industry. This in turn has allowed Cartel to build and develop close and meaningful relationships with Toronto’s most prestigious legal organizations, many of which have become trusted friends and partners over time.
Our consultants have been with us for 10 to 20 years and are among the most experienced and dedicated in the legal field today. Their expertise and commitment are a key element in establishing our reputation as Toronto’s most trusted legal authority.
At Cartel, our relationship with our candidates is based on a foundation of trust and mutual respect. We’ll take the time to really talk about what’s important to you and not just what’s available. Our consultants will personally assess your strengths and abilities to quickly identify which positions you would be ideally suited for. We will prepare you thoroughly for your interviews and provide you with honest and detailed information regarding our clients. All the information you give us about yourself remains strictly confidential. Our commitment to you is one hundred percent.
These are but a few of the reasons, which distinguish us from the competition. We’re good listeners, just ask your friends – they’ll tell you.
Cartel. We’re good at what we do.
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