Lawyer - Montreal

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

How would you like to join a company where people are at the heart of the projects?

Our Legal Affairs team in Montreal is growing and we are looking for passionate talents to join our adventure! Being part of the MACH team means joining a team of 450 colleagues who work daily to put their knowledge at the service of their clients and Real Estate.

For 25 years, MACH has been building real estate projects designed to have a structuring, lasting and significant impact on cities and neighborhoods, as well as on the lives of residents, users and visitors.

Thus, the company builds each building to create collective values combining beauty, usefulness and responsibility. In Canada, MACH is one of the largest real estate owners. It is distinguished in particular by a real estate portfolio of more than 45 millions square feet, including several jewels of the Quebec urban landscape: the Sun Life building, the CIBC Tower, the Place Victoria tower as well as the Ontario with Allstate Corporate center in Toronto and 100 O’Connor in Ottawa.

JOIN A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS AND WORK IN A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT!

Based in Montréal, the Lawyer provides legal expertise to the company’s stakeholders in their legal matters, particularly transactional matters (acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development).

Negotiate, draft, and review letters of intent, offers to purchase or sell, promises to purchase or sell, and purchase and sale agreements (asset or share transactions);
Negotiate, draft, and review documents related to asset acquisitions or dispositions, including closing documentation;
Negotiate, draft, and review partnership agreements;
Conduct legal due diligence with respect to acquired properties and/or businesses and coordinate due diligence with other relevant departments;
Negotiate and review documentation required for the financing and/or refinancing of company properties;
Advise and support members of the Development Department;
Negotiate, draft, and review offers to lease, commercial leases, renewals, amendments, and lease assignments;
Advise property managers and other departments in certain decision-making processes and in the interpretation of leases;
Negotiate, draft, and review various operational agreements;
Perform any other related duties.

Qualifications:

Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.);
Be a member in good standing of the Bar;
Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar role;
Have experience in commercial real estate (acquisitions and financing, commercial leases and development);
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

In addition to joining a dynamic environment, here are the benefits of working at MACH:

Competitive salary;
Summer hours all year;
Medical and dental insurance;
RRSP with employer participation;
Transport costs reimbursed at 100%;
6 sick/personal days per year;
Reimbursement of a sports subscription according to the amount in force;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
Training and development.

At MACH, we believe that a company’s strength lies in the richness of its differences. We value diversity in all its forms - whether cultural, ethnic, gender-based, age-related, sexual orientation, abilities, background, or perspectives. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone can fully contribute to our collective success. This commitment is also reflected in our adherence to ESG principles, integrating sustainable, ethical, and responsible practices into all our actions and decisions.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to company stakeholders, with a focus on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development. Draft, negotiate, and review transaction, partnership, leasing, and operational documents; conduct and coordinate due diligence; and advise development and property management teams.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an LL.B. or J.D., be a member in good standing of the Bar, and have at least three years of experience in a similar role. Experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, financing, commercial leases, and development, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, is required.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate Law
Real Estate Acquisitions and Dispositions
Transactional Law
Commercial Leasing
Real Estate Development
Contract Negotiation
Legal Drafting and Review
Legal Due Diligence
Real Estate Financing
Partnership Agreements
Lease Interpretation
Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Year-Round Summer Hours
Medical and Dental Insurance
Employer-Supported RRSP
Full Reimbursement of Transportation Costs
Six Sick or Personal Days per Year
Employee Assistance Program
Training and Development

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Keywords

Commercial Real Estate
Legal Affairs
Acquisitions
Dispositions
Asset Transactions
Share Transactions
Purchase and Sale Agreements
Letters of Intent
Closing Documentation
Partnership Agreements
Legal Due Diligence
Real Estate Financing
Refinancing
Commercial Leases
Lease Renewals
Lease Amendments
Lease Assignments
Real Estate Development
Operational Agreements
Microsoft Office Suite
Bar Membership
ESG
Sustainable Practices

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