Posted 9 days ago
Counsel, Commercial Real Estate
@ The Skyline Group of Companies
Guelph, Ontario
Overview
The Skyline Group of Companies is hiring a Counsel, Commercial Real Estate for a 12-month contract at its Guelph, Ontario office. The role leads commercial real estate transactions across Canada, supports clean energy project deals, and advises on development projects. Starting pay is $125,000 annually plus bonus.
Pay:
From $125,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead commercial real estate transactions across Canada
- Provide legal support for clean energy project transactions
- Advise on real estate aspects of development projects
- Prepare, review and negotiate due diligence materials and contracts
Requirements summary:
- Minimum three years of legal practice experience
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or equivalent
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases and agreements
- Knowledge of title, land registration and real estate transactions
- Experience using Teraview
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Paid training |
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The Skyline Group of Companies
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Full company description
Skyline Group of Companies (“Skyline”) is a fully integrated capital management company that acquires, develops, and manages real estate properties and clean energy assets, and offers them as private alternative investment products. With more than $10 billion in assets and nearly 1,000 employees across Canada, Skyline provides safe, clean, comfortable places for tenants to call home, quality spaces for businesses to grow, and sustainable infrastructure solutions that support the future—all while delivering historically stable returns to investors. Disclaimer: Skyline Wealth Management Inc. ("Skyline Wealth Management” is Skyline's Exempt Market Dealer and is registered in all Canadian provinces and territories. The information provided herein is for general information purposes only and does not constitute an offer of securities. Important information with respect to the funds are set out in their respective Offering Memorandums, which should be reviewed prior to investing. Any information provided herein is current as at the date of publication and Skyline Wealth does not undertake to advise the reader of any changes. For more information and applicable disclaimers, please visit: https://www.skylinewealthmanagement.ca/.
- LinkedIn followers
- 27,853
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 633
- Reported office locations
- 5 Douglas Street, Suite 301, Guelph, Ontario N1H 2S8, CA
- 1655 Russell Road, Unit 2, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON K1G 0N1, CA
- 70 Fountain St E, Guelph, Ontario N1H 3N6, CA
- 501a Newbold St, London, Ontario N6E 1K4, CA
- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Asset Management
- Property Management
- Real Estate
- Other recorded names
- The Skyline Group of Companies
- Skyline Group of Companies
- Specialties
- Real Estate - Commercial & Multi-Residential
- Wealth Management
- Asset Management
- Property Management
- Real Estate Development
- and Solar Energy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Skyline Group of Companies (“Skyline”) is a fully integrated capital management company that acquires, develops, and manages real estate properties and clean energy assets, and offers them as private alternative investment products. With more than $10 billion in assets and nearly 1,000 employees across Canada, Skyline provides safe, clean, comfortable places for tenants to call home, quality spaces for businesses…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Guelph, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1999 |
| Specialties | Real Estate - Commercial & Multi-ResidentialWealth ManagementAsset ManagementProperty ManagementReal Estate Developmentand Solar Energy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 49 |
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Compensation: Starting at $125,000.00 annually plus bonus.
This is a 12-month contract position.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead commercial real estate transactions across Canada including acquisitions, dispositions, financings and sale-leaseback arrangements by leading negotiations, advising internal clients and preparing transaction documents.
- Provide strategic legal support for the real estate aspects of clean energy project transactions.
- Advise on the real estate aspects of development projects from initial planning through completion.
- Prepare, review and negotiate due diligence materials, contracts, reports and other legal documents supporting the operation and development of Skyline’s real estate portfolio.
What You Bring
- Has a broad understanding of legal and business concepts relevant to the practice of commercial real estate law.
- Has knowledge of all aspects of real estate transactions including i) acquisitions and dispositions and related documents to each, including agreements of purchase and sale; ii) financings and related documents; iii) title and off-title searching; iv) planning, land division and other legal development matters; v) title insurance; vi) land registration systems; vii) survey reviews; and viii) ownership structures.
- Exhibits strong skills in drafting and negotiating agreements and documents.
- Has experience with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and providing advice on commercial lease documents.
- Has experience with various forms of commercial agreements relevant to the operation and development of commercial real estate properties.
- Possesses the ability to interpret and apply statutes and case law.
- Has experience using Teraview.
- Has a minimum of three (3) years legal practice experience (required).
- Is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or equivalent and licensed to practice law in Canada with a willingness to become licensed in Ontario (required).
Why You'll Love It Here
- Working for a growing company that supports environmental stewardship and social responsibilities is a must for you.
- Working for a growing company that supports environmental stewardship and social responsibilities is a must for you.
- You're focused and goal driven and get a charge out of remaining extremely detail oriented.
- No task is too big or too small for you; you demonstrate a can-do attitude and appreciate the many opportunities for learning each day (there's always something new at Skyline!).
- Operating under pressure and meeting a tight deadline is your favourite way to work.
- You're funny (or at least think you are) and that helps you to withstand stress while ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
- You get a thrill from staying organized and time management is your “thing”.
- Being part of a great team has been your dream.
- You want to work for a company that supports work-life balance and truly cares that you are fulfilled in your life.
Who We Are
Skyline is a capital management company that acquires, develops, and manages real estate properties and clean energy assets, and offers them as private alternative investment products.
We offer our employees competitive pay, benefits, time-off for volunteering opportunities, on-going training, growth potential and so much more! Our workplace culture empowers staff at all levels to become involved in supporting and building vibrant communities.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request by contacting Skyline Human Resources at [email protected].
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