Associate - Commercial Real Estate

KPMG•Toronto, ON

23h

About The Position

KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm affiliated with KPMG LLP, with offices in major markets across Canada. As an integrated, multidisciplinary firm, our lawyers work closely with tax, advisory, and other professionals on complex client engagements across a broad range of legal and tax-related practice areas. The Commercial Real Estate team continues to grow in response to increasing and diverse client demand. The practice advises on a wide spectrum of commercial real estate matters including all asset classes and transaction types, with particular depth in complex development projects and sophisticated deal structures. Lawyers on the team are known for pairing strong technical execution with practical judgment, helping clients navigate risk and structure transactions that are commercially sound and outcome-driven.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of experience practicing commercial real estate law
JD or Bachelor of Laws and active membership, in good standing, with the Law Society of Ontario
Demonstrated experience managing commercial real estate transactions (purchase, sale and financing) with a strong focus on efficiency and client service
Solid knowledge of limited partnerships, co-tenancies, joint ventures, and other real estate structuring
Strong negotiation, legal drafting, research, and analytical skills in a fast-paced practice environment

Nice To Haves

Experience advising on condominium or subdivision development is considered an asset
Experience with commercial leasing matters is considered an asset
Knowledge of green building practices, affordable housing, or sustainable development regulations in Ontario is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Execute commercial real estate transactions, including matters involving complex deal structures
Advise clients on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing and miscellaneous real estate-related contracts and disputes
Structure and advise on partnerships, joint ventures, and investment vehicles
Implement tax and estate planning reorganizations and structuring
Draft, advise and negotiate on all types of development applications
Identify and address transaction risks, including regulatory, environmental, and compliance considerations
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting real estate holdings and transactions in Ontario
Support cross-border transactions involving international investors and foreign investment considerations
Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, pragmatic legal advice
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across tax and advisory practices on integrated client engagements