Lawyer - Mortgage Enforcement & Debt Recovery

Our Vaughan client is a well-established law firm with a significant practice acting for banks and other financial institutions. They are seeking an experienced Mortgage Enforcement & Debt Recovery Lawyer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys taking ownership of files and has expertise in sophisticated commercial financing, real estate and mortgage enforcement matters.

The successful candidate will have meaningful experience in both residential and commercial real estate and will be comfortable independently managing transactions from beginning to end.

The Role

Your practice will include:

• Independently managing commercial mortgage and financing transactions from start to finish;

• Handling mortgage enforcement and Power of Sale proceedings;

• Preparing and reviewing Notices of Sale and other enforcement documentation;

• Coordinating the management, listing and sale of properties under Power of Sale;

• Communicating directly with institutional lender clients, borrowers, real estate professionals and other counsel; and

• Managing files efficiently while providing practical and responsive advice to clients.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years of post-call experience in an Ontario real estate practice;

• Experience with commercial mortgage transactions;

• Experience with mortgage enforcement and Power of Sale proceedings;

• Strong drafting, organizational and communication skills;

• The ability to independently manage files and priorities; and

• A practical, client-focused approach to legal work.

Why Join?

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with established institutional clients and to take responsibility for significant files.

You will join a collegial practice where good judgment, responsiveness and quality legal work are valued, and where there is an opportunity to build strong, long-term relationships with banking and financial-services clients.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $150,000-$180,000 per year, bonus,

Benefits include: health care plan, indoor parking, and an on-site gym.