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CreateTO

DIRECTOR, LEGAL SERVICES

Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay: The salary range for this position is $128,270 to $192,910 annually, with the expected range for this role to start between $150,000 to $160,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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Original job description

CreateTO is shaping Toronto’s future through impactful real estate solutions. A City of Toronto agency, CreateTO works collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external partners and community members to create more livable, sustainable and inclusive communities. CreateTO is here to increase the social, cultural and economic value of our city’s $27-billion real estate portfolio, ensuring positive impacts for residents and a bright future for Toronto.

We are looking for a lawyer who understands the business and strategic objectives behind a transaction, can identify and manage risk while minimizing project delays, and can provide clear, practical advice to senior leaders and project teams. If you’re passionate about contributing to the best use of one of North America’s largest and most valuable real estate portfolios, we’d love to have you on the team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Director, Legal Services supports the Associate General Counsels and Chief Legal Counsel in resolving legal issues, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risks. The role includes:

Supporting the legal aspects of the assigned portfolio of projects and corporate functions.
Providing advice on legal implications related to CreateTO’s projects.
Maintaining an awareness of legal and regulatory matters relevant to achieve CreateTO’s broad business and policy objectives.
Advising project leads on all legal matters affecting CreateTO’s projects and business arrangements to support operational decision-making.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintaining a deep understanding of CreateTO’s business and industry and providing leadership in operational business decisions from a legal perspective.
Leading the drafting and negotiating of complex real estate and leasing transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, licences, easements, rights-of-way, development agreements, reciprocal rights and operating agreements, and other property-related arrangements.
Providing strategic legal advice on lease structuring, property/asset management, development rights, environmental matters, litigation and other landlord and tenant issues.
Advising on transaction structures involving public and private-sector partners, joint ventures, development partners and other stakeholders.
Providing legal advice throughout the development lifecycle, from early feasibility and structuring through approvals, financing, construction, project delivery and long-term operations.
Providing legal advice on construction and capital projects, including construction agreements (e.g. CCDC and OAA), consultant agreements, low carbon and sustainability initiatives, procurement, project delivery, insurance, contractor/consultant performance, change orders, claims, disputes, litigation and other construction related matters.
Conducting due diligence on real estate and commercial leasing transactions, including title searches and corporate searches.
Navigating legal and regulatory challenges to achieve CreateTO’s broad business and policy objectives.
Providing direction and supervision to external counsel, including with respect to litigation, arbitrations, mediations and expropriations.

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

An experienced lawyer with 7+ years of broad real estate, commercial leasing, development and construction experience that meets the above requirements, and the ability to lead cross-divisional teams to resolve legal issues.
Ideally will have had exposure to public and private sector real estate interests and land use planning, as well as gained corporate governance experience and board experience.
Aptitude for detail, with a high level of accuracy and superior legal drafting skills.
Exceptional organizational skills are necessary to coordinate a variety of responsibilities, in an often-changing environment, to achieve stated goals and objectives.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise good judgment, tact and discretion.
Ability to work with highly confidential information with both maturity and professionalism.
A high degree of competence in verbal and written communication.
Ability to solve problems and take the initiative.

TOTAL COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $128,270 to $192,910 annually, with the expected range for this role to start between $150,000 to $160,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

In addition to base salary, CreateTO offers a comprehensive total compensation package including participation in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, competitive vacation entitlement, extended health and dental benefits, life and disability insurance, and access to employee wellness support including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

With a highly engaged team, CreateTO scores well above benchmarked organizations in terms of its employees’ passion, commitment, diversity and pride. As part of the organization’s Strategic Plan 2023-2027, “Inspire internal success” was named as one of five priority objectives.

CreateTO wants its team to reflect the city we represent, and we strive to provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective, all of which are proven to build better companies. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and be themselves.

We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Candidates can request accommodation related to the protected grounds at any stage of the hiring process.

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their resume and cover letter. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Submissions that don’t include the requirements noted above will not be considered. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies at this time please.

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by our hiring team.

For more information on CreateTO, please visit our website at www.createto.ca.

Please note that this is a hybrid working environment with a minimum of 3 days in-office.

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Responsibilities

Lead and advise on complex real estate, leasing, development, and construction matters throughout the project lifecycle, including transaction structuring, drafting, negotiation, due diligence, and dispute resolution. Support senior legal leaders and project teams by managing legal risks, ensuring compliance, advising on business decisions, and directing external counsel.

Requirements

The role requires an experienced lawyer with at least seven years of broad experience in real estate, commercial leasing, development, and construction, along with the ability to lead cross-divisional teams. Candidates should demonstrate strong legal drafting, organization, communication, judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills; exposure to public and private sector real estate, land use planning, corporate governance, and board work is preferred.

Skills

Real Estate Law
Commercial Leasing
Real Estate Development
Construction Law
Legal Drafting
Contract Negotiation
Risk Management
Legal Compliance
Strategic Legal Advice
Due Diligence
Land Use Planning
Corporate Governance
Litigation Management
Project Management
Stakeholder Collaboration
Problem Solving

Benefits

Competitive Vacation Entitlement
Extended Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Support

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Keywords

Real Estate Transactions
Commercial Leasing
Acquisitions
Dispositions
Leases
Licences
Easements
Rights-Of-Way
Development Agreements
Property Management
Asset Management
Joint Ventures
Land Use Planning
Environmental Matters
Construction Agreements
CCDC
OAA
Consultant Agreements
Procurement
Project Delivery
Insurance
Due Diligence
Title Searches
Corporate Searches
Litigation
Arbitration
Mediation
Expropriation
Corporate Governance
Public-Private Partnerships

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