Manager, Leasing Documentation
Location
Toronto, ON | Canada
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Job Title
Manager, Leasing Documentation
Job Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield’s Global Occupier Services (GOS) creates, optimizes and protects value by providing strategic real estate solutions through a single platform. Our multi-disciplined professionals develop unique programs for each client and treat each real estate portfolio holistically, delivering comprehensive strategy-based solutions with best in class practices.
Under the direction and guidance of the C&W Account Director, the Manager, Lease Documentation Specialist acts in the capacity of a strong people leader managing a team of Lease Documentation Specialists and at times will need to act as a player/coach and complete tasks that are similar to those performed by a commercial leasing law clerk. This role requires advanced knowledge of real estate and commercial leasing matters as well as experience in leading a high performing team.
Job Description
Major Responsibilities
- Leads the Lease Documentation Specialist team by providing coaching and guidance;
- Provide day to day assistance and advice including drafting regarding lease matters to the Lease Documentation Specialists, internal C&W contacts, Client Stakeholders and Client’s legal department;
- Oversees and/or reviews lease related documents prepared by the Lease Documentation Specialists as needed or required;
- Participates in and manages special projects as requested by the Client and/or Client’s Legal Department or Account Director;
- Occasionally, draft, review and negotiate complex/difficult lease related documents, including but not limited to, offers to lease, letters of intent, leases, license agreements, lease amending agreement, non-disturbance agreements, etc.
- Manage, update and provide input (as required) to Client’s legal templates;
- Continuous review of processes to identify improvements/gaps with a keen eye for innovation and efficiencies
- Develop and manage a step down library of priority clauses with the support of the team and technology;
- Manage metrics and reporting back to the client and Account Director;
- Lead meetings/presentations as required with LDS team/Account team and/or client;
- Act as Liaise with other Service Partners to ensure communication and processes are being adhered to as well as relationship building;
- Manage the relationship and build a strong rapport with the client’s Law Group;
- Subject matter expert of lease related documents, LL/TT rights;
- Training and onboarding of new team members, as required;
- Part of Account Leadership Team
- Attend, prepare material and participate in Client meetings;
Knowledge and Experience
- 5 plus years of leading a team of Lease Documentation Specialists/Law Clerks
- 7 plus years of experience working as a real estate law clerk and/or paralegal with experience in negotiating, drafting and interpreting lease related documentation
- Completion of Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Law Clerk Program and/or Paralegal Certification preferable
- In depth understanding of Commercial Leasing and Real Estate Law
- Dependable and highly motivated with the ability to work effectively in a cohesive team environment
- Demonstrated aptitude to lead a high performing team
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Well-developed organizational skills allowing the ideal candidate to balance multiple Responsibilities and deliverables while ensuring Client satisfaction
- Advanced technology skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Understanding of working with sensitive and confidential information.
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Core Competencies:
- Effective People Leader
- Commercial Leasing Drafting Skills
- Relationship Management Skills
- Communication Proficiency
- Organization Skills
- Teamwork Orientation
Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [email protected] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to
[email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à respecter l’équité en matière d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’accéder à toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à
[email protected]. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.
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