Corporate Counsel

Hopewell Residential•Calgary, AB

61d•Onsite

About The Position

Hopewell Residential Management LP (“Hopewell”) has been one of Alberta’s leading home builders and community developers for more than 30 years. We’re in the business of building a better tomorrow – one person, one home, one neighbourhood at a time. That means we prioritize customer needs and wants through operational excellence, thoughtful product design and customer service excellence. With our collaborative, thoughtful, efficient, and accountable approach, alongside our ESG practices [https://www.hopewellresidential.com/blog/our-esg-policy-how-it-supports-our-vision/316448], world-class team and incredible workplace culture, Hopewell is a true real estate leader. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, as Corporate Counsel you will provide legal expertise and services to support Hopewell Residential’s business units. You will advise and counsel multiple areas of corporate, commercial and real estate law and will support both single family and multi family residential development.

Requirements

4-7 years of experience in corporate/commercial law with meaningful exposure to residential real estate development, conveyancing and financing
B. or J.D. from an accredited law school
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
Significant exposure and experience with general principles of contract negotiation and drafting
Comfort with diverse types of corporate structures and organizational agreements, primarily corporations and limited partnerships
Strong business acumen with an understanding of corporate and operational functions
Advanced analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and decision making capabilities
Quick to develop relationships and ability to work with a broad range of personalities;
Manage conflicting priorities and ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines;
Self-starter and ability to work independently;
Proven ability to provide pragmatic, commercially aligned legal advice

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate construction contracts (including CCDC agreements), consultant agreements, trade and supplier contracts, and non‑standard commercial agreements.
Prepare term sheets and draft and negotiate development management agreements.
Support project‑level and corporate financings, refinancings, amendments, intercompany arrangements, internal loans, promissory notes, and distributions.
Assist with entity formation, limited partnerships, restructurings, partner buy‑outs, management agreements, and ongoing corporate governance.
Support land acquisitions, dispositions, and development‑related agreements
Oversee legal aspects of builder lot sales and transfers.
Lead legal support for single‑family and multi‑family sales, including purchase agreements, amendments, closing issues, and post‑closing matters.
Advise on multi‑family developments from pre‑sales through to completion and turnover, including purchase agreements, disclosure documentation, and project launches.
Advise on homeowner and warranty issues and manage disputes prior to litigation.
Oversee litigation and claims with external counsel where required.
Support compliance with privacy laws and FINTRAC requirements.
Assist with employment related legal matters.
Manage external counsel and oversee legal workflows and support resources.
Monitor legislative changes impacting the industry.
Support other legal and business matters as required.