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 Law Clerk will manage commercial real estate and banking transactions, including financing, re-financings, and property acquisitions. Responsibilities also include conducting due diligence, drafting closing documents, and coordinating with lenders and clients.

Candidates must hold a Law Clerk certificate or diploma and possess at least 4 years of experience in financial services or commercial real estate. Proficiency in Teraview, PPSA, and Conveyancer software is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

• Health coverage • Dental coverage • 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 and family assistance program • Mental health first aid • Recognition awards • Referral bonuses

• Customer servicePreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Real estate law
• Banking law
• Commercial financing
• Title insurance
• Due diligence
• Teraview
• PPSA electronic filing
• Conveyancer
• Secured financing
• Legal drafting
• Closing coordination
• MS Office
• Problem-solving
• Multi-tasking
• Communication skills
• Client service
• Commercial Real Estate
• Self-Starter
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Energetic
• Private Networks
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Mental Health
• Commercial Banking
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Mortgage Loans
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Loyalty Programs
• Due Diligence
• Sales
• Financial Services
• International Laws
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Mental Health First Aid
• Multitasking
• Operations
• Real Estate
• Refinancing
• TeraView
• Title Insurance
• Team Oriented
• Coordinating
• Filing
• Technical Acumen
• Detail Oriented

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Law Clerk
• Legal and Related Associate Professionals
• Judicial Law Clerks

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

4+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week