Position Summary
The Paralegal provides senior-level legal and administrative support to a diversified property management and real estate organization with assets across the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. The role supports the organization’s legal function by drafting real estate leases and assisting with contract preparation, regulatory compliance, legal research, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.
This position plays a key role in identifying potential legal risks, improving legal processes, and supporting business objectives through practical, timely, and solutions-oriented legal support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Experience supporting real estate, commercial leasing, hospitality, or property management matters is considered a strong asset.
This role is based in our Halifax office and is an in-office position, five days per week.
About the Company
Clarke Inc. is a publicly traded real estate company listed on the TSX. Through its subsidiaries Holloway Lodging Corporation and Ravelin Properties REIT, the Company owns and operates hotel, residential, and office properties across 11 of Canada’s 13 provinces and territories, as well as in the United States and Ireland. In addition to its core real estate operations, Clarke manages an internal investment portfolio and other strategic business interests.
Clarke’s head office is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Given the breadth of the platform and the Company’s entrepreneurial, hands-on approach to ownership and operations, the organization values adaptability, initiative, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- A high level of common sense, business acumen, and emotional intelligence.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, business acumen, and sound judgment.
- Strong understanding of legal processes, contract documentation, and commercial transactions.
- Strong lease and contract drafting and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and summarize legal documents and identify potential risks or issues for escalation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Ability to balance legal requirements with practical business considerations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Post-secondary education in paralegal studies, legal administration, or a related field.
- Paralegal designation or equivalent legal support experience preferred.
- Demonstrated competency in drafting real estate leases.
- 5+ years of progressive legal support experience preferred, with exposure to:
- Real estate law,
- Commercial leasing, and
- Property management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation, drafting, review, and administration of commercial/real estate leasing agreements across office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, and residential assets, including renewals, amendments, assignments, inducements, defaults, and landlord-tenant documentation.
- Provide legal and administrative support to leasing, asset management, operations, and executive teams by coordinating documentation, tracking obligations, conducting research, and assisting with the resolution of day-to-day real estate matters and business initiatives under the direction of legal counsel.
- Support public company legal and governance requirements associated with a TSX-listed issuer, including corporate governance, continuous disclosure, and related compliance matters.
- Support a range of general commercial real estate legal matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, construction, vendor contracts, and property operations.
- Assist with litigation management, dispute resolution, and coordination with external legal counsel as required.
- Help develop legal templates, policies, and processes to support efficient operations and risk management.
- Work collaboratively across the organization and provide business-focused, solutions-oriented legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.
WORKPLACE EQUITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work environment where every team member feels valued. We proudly uphold fair employment practices and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. All hiring and employment decisions are based strictly on experience, qualifications, and organizational needs.
This role operates within a confidential and proprietary business environment. Select operational policies and procedures are shared across the Clarke Inc. family of companies. Sharing, discussing, or disclosing this information with individuals outside of our organization is strictly prohibited.
Compensation
This role offers a salary range of $65,000 - $75,000. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and job-related factors.
Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have drafting real estate leases?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- progressive legal support: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Paralegal designation (preferred)
Work Location: In person
