Law Clerk - Real Estate & Banking

ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other. We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths. Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG. PROFILE We are currently seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our fast-paced Law Clerk team. This candidate will primarily support the professionals in the Lending Practice Area in our Real Estate and Banking Department. RESPONSIBILITIES Managing various transactions including commercial bank/mortgage financing, re-financings and assumptions, and purchase and sales of commercial property. Conducting due diligence searches (including off-title enquiries) in connection with real estate acquisitions, conducting and reviewing title and off-title searches, registering documents, drafting requisitions and title clean-up mattes. Negotiating and finalizing title insurance policies for acquisitions and financings. Drafting and coordinating correspondence and standard closing documents and coordinating closings. Drafting closing documents for financings and refinancing (including real and personal property security documents, ancillary documents, status reports and final reports to lenders). Other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Law Clerk certificate/diploma A minimum of 4 + years experience in financial services and / or commercial real estate Experience with Teraview, PPSA electronic filing systems and Conveyancer Experience in secured financing transactions, preferably working with banks as clients. Possess a broad foundation of legal concepts, experience and applications relevant to the practice of commercial real estate law and financial services Ability to deal with changing priorities and busy practices Ability to manage a large volume of work and work under pressure Ability to meet strict deadlines with excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication skills and client service skills Confident and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere Strong technical aptitude with excellent knowledge and experience in MS Office. Benefits/Perks Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one! 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment) Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more The starting range for this role is $93,000 to $130,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance. This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations. This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The role involves managing commercial bank financing, re-financings, and real estate acquisitions. Key tasks include conducting due diligence, registering documents, and drafting closing documents for lenders.

Candidates must have a Law Clerk certificate/diploma and at least 4 years of experience in financial services or commercial real estate. Proficiency with Teraview, PPSA, and Conveyancer is required.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Mental Health Coverage • Lifestyle Spending Allowance • Vacation Days • Hybrid Work Flexibility • Parental Leave Top-up • Group Retirement Savings Plan • Short-term Disability Insurance • Long-term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Accident Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Recognition Awards

• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée
• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée
• Sens de l’organisationSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Commercial Real Estate Law
• Financial Services
• Teraview
• PPSA Electronic Filing
• Conveyancer
• Secured Financing Transactions
• Due Diligence
• Title Insurance
• Drafting Legal Documents
• Closing Coordination
• MS Office
• Multi-tasking
• Problem Solving
• Client Service
• Organization
• Interpersonal Communication

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

6 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level