In-House Legal Counsel

M Group of Companies•Barrie, ON

120d•Hybrid

About The Position

The M Group of Companies is seeking an experienced and business-minded In-House Legal Counsel to join their real estate and property management organization. This role offers a strategic legal position with broader strategic impact, closer executive partnership, and meaningful influence across a diversified portfolio of commercial, residential, construction, and investment operations. It is an opportunity for a legal professional to move beyond traditional firm structures into a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where their guidance directly shapes business decisions. The M Group of Companies is a diversified real estate and property management organization operating across residential, commercial, condominium, non-profit, and investment structures, valuing integrity, thoughtful growth, and strong community impact. Legal plays a critical role in the company's evolution as they build stronger internal systems, scalable governance structures, and strategic foundations.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) and Member in Good Standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in real estate and corporate law
Experience working with REITs, LPs, real estate investment structures, or private corporate entities
Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience
Experience advising executive leadership teams
Ability to independently manage complex legal matters
Strong business acumen and strategic mindset
E&O insurable

Nice To Haves

In-house legal experience
Exposure to securities law
Experience in construction, development, or property management environments
Familiarity with ONland, Teraview, Ontario Business Registry, or similar platforms
Experience working in growth-stage or entrepreneurial environments

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal counsel across real estate, corporate, securities, and compliance matters
Draft, review, and negotiate leases, purchase agreements, development agreements, joint ventures, and commercial contracts
Support acquisitions, due diligence processes, and real estate transactions
Oversee corporate governance, filings, and maintenance of minute books
Advise on regulatory compliance, privacy, and risk mitigation
Interpret legislation and assess operational impacts
Liaise with external legal counsel, municipalities, lenders, and regulators
Identify process improvements and build scalable legal systems across the organization
Deliver internal legal awareness training to leadership and operational teams