Job Details

We are seeking a commercially minded and highly collaborative Mid-Level Legal Advisor to support our U.S. operations. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, development, finance, and external stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance across a broad range of transactional, operational, compliance, and development matters.

Reporting directly to the SVP & General Counsel, U.S., this position is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced business environment and enjoys balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Commercial Advisory

• Provide practical and strategic legal advice to the U.S. business across:
• Commercial contracts and procurement
• Real estate, leasing, and residential tenancy matters
• Employment-related issues and claims
• Construction and development projects
• Consumer protection and trade practices
• Privacy and data protection
• Finance and debt-related matters
• General regulatory and operational compliance
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business and advise leadership on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including:
• Commercial and residential leases
• Supplier and vendor agreements
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Project and operational agreements
• Debt and financing documentation
• Board and investment materials
• Support development, acquisition, and divestiture transactions through due diligence, legal documentation, and stakeholder coordination.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the organization's Compliance Framework.
• Support implementation of internal controls, compliance systems, and reporting tools.
• Partner with leadership and risk teams to improve compliance processes and organizational governance.
• Deliver training and legal guidance on key compliance and risk areas.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Development, and Executive Leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and external partners including investors, lenders, consultants, contractors, and universities.
• Liaise with outside counsel and professional advisors as needed.

Advocacy & Claims Support

• Support dispute resolution matters, including residential tenancy and small claims matters.
• Assist with general litigation management and third-party claims.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing within a U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4–8+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with exposure to:
• Commercial transactions
• Real estate and leasing
• Corporate or in-house legal support
• Construction, development, or finance matters
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide concise, commercially focused legal advice.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative business environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain English.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Preferred Experience

• In-house counsel experience.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks and risk management programs.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations, property, development, or infrastructure-related businesses.

What We're Looking For

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Confident communicator and relationship builder
• Solutions-oriented mindset
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
• Passion for partnering with the business to drive outcomes