Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely on for solid legal solutions.

Our Halifax office is currently seeking an Associate Lawyer to join our Business Law and Real Property practice groups.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Mentorship in a friendly and welcoming environment;
• Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law;
• An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities;
• Competitive compensation and benefits package;
• Working with highly skilled support staff; and
• Flexible work arrangements.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting, negotiating and closing commercial agreements of purchase and sale
• Overseeing and reporting on real property due diligence matters
• Handling of commercial financing transactions for lenders and borrowers
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial leases, offers and amending agreements
• Handling land assembly, option, easement, leasing, permitting and project finance matters for large scale real estate developments, renewable energy projects and other natural resource matters

THE IDEAL CANIDATE

• Three + years of relevant work experience;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong research and writing skills and demonstrated ability to navigate complex real estate issues;
• Self-motivated and can work independently but also values working collaboratively;
• Proven effective client and practice management skills, and
• Demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset is an asset.

Candidates must be a member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society and should submit a resume and covering letter detailing relevant practice experience to:

Jillian Gorbold, Director of Professional Talent
Nova Centre - South Tower
1500 - 1625 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E8
Direct (902) 491-3026
[email protected]

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.