Work Location: 666 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal (Downtown, near McGill Metro Station)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
Annual Salary: $90,000 to $95,000, with the potential to reach $100,000 depending on relevant experience and ability to work independently.
About Tidan
Tidan is a Montreal-based hospitality and real estate group with a diverse portfolio of hotels and commercial, industrial, and residential properties across Canada and the United States.
To learn more about our company, visit our website at www.tidan.com.
Your Role
As part of our legal team, which consists of two lawyers, you will be responsible for managing assigned commercial leasing matters and maintaining corporate records. You will also provide support for real estate transactions and financing activities across the Group.
We are seeking an experienced Paralegal with a strong background in commercial leasing, excellent legal drafting skills in both French and English, sound professional judgment, and the ability to manage multiple files independently.
You will work closely with our lawyers and collaborate with various internal departments to support the effective management of our diverse real estate portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft commercial leases, renewals, amendments, lease assignments, and related documents in accordance with approved terms and conditions and company templates.
- Review leasing documents, identify deviations from standard clauses, and flag matters requiring legal review by our lawyers.
- Manage and monitor commercial leasing files from initial instructions through document execution, coordinating communications with all relevant parties.
- Prepare demand letters, notices of default, and other contractual notices under the supervision of the lawyers.
- Conduct legal research and due diligence using land registries, corporate registries, court records, and legal research databases, including SOQUIJ.
- Maintain and update corporate minute books, and prepare routine corporate documents and resolutions.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with provincial and federal filing deadlines and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and submit required filings with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar (Registraire des entreprises du Québec) and Corporations Canada.
- Coordinate the collection, review, and organization of documents required for real estate transactions and financing activities, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date checklists.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized legal files and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal templates, procedures, and tracking tools.
Qualifications And Experience
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as a Paralegal, including substantial hands-on experience drafting and administering commercial leases.
- Diploma of College Studies (DEC) or Attestation of College Studies (AEC) in Paralegal Technology or Legal Techniques.
- Excellent legal drafting and communication skills in both French and English.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple files, prioritize tasks according to deadlines, and identify matters requiring the attention of legal counsel.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal research and document management tools.
- Experience handling legal matters in other Canadian provinces is considered an asset.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary ranging from $90,000 to $95,000, with the potential to reach $100,000 based on directly relevant experience and demonstrated independence.
- Consistent Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Three weeks of annual vacation.
- Five personal days per year.
- Group insurance benefits and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Parking available at an additional cost and a convenient downtown location easily accessible by public transportation.
- Preferred employee rates at Tidan Group hotels.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Employee referral program.
Please note that this position requires full-time, on-site attendance at our downtown Montreal office. Remote work is not available.
About Us
The Tidan Group of Hospitality and Real Estate is a dynamic real estate and hospitality organization headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Since its founders purchased their first property in 1970, Tidan has assembled an extensive and diverse portfolio of self-managed revenue-generating properties in Canada and the United States. The portfolio includes office, retail, industrial, and residential buildings, as well as a group of affiliated hotels and one of the largest indoor tennis facilities in North America. Tidan has proudly applied its combined experience in the hospitality and construction sectors to renovate the prestigious Mount Stephen residence in Montreal's famous Golden Square Mile. To learn more about Tidan, visit our website: https://www.tidan.com/en/ 