Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.
Job Purpose:
The Real Estate Law Clerk will play a key role in supporting Infrastructure Ontario’s Legal Services team by facilitating a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing of real property. This position requires strong expertise in commercial real estate law to assist with the advancement and closing of transactions, and to provide ongoing support for IO’s real estate-related legal matters.
What You Will Do:
Provide transactional support to the Legal Services team.
- Assist with and assume carriage of a commercial real estate transaction following the execution and delivery of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale to transaction close.
- With minimal supervision, independently manage all aspects of closing commercial real estate transactions, including, but not limited to, preparing closing documentation, updating ownership information, preparing statements of adjustments and preparing and registering electronic documents.
- Prepare and revise legal documents as required and directed by internal legal counsel.
- Liaise with internal legal counsel, external legal counsel, client teams and other internal and external stakeholders as required to provide necessary support and information at all stages of transaction.
- Maintain tracking systems for action items and deadlines, including the use of Microsoft Outlook for tasks and reminders and to communicate with the supervising lawyer as appropriate to meet deadlines.
- Conduct due diligence searches related to real estate transactions, including real property title searches, execution searches, corporate searches, bankruptcy searches and other required searches in support of sales and acquisitions, loans and other real estate transactions.
Provide operational support to the Legal Services team.
- Review, edit and organize all real estate documentation required for approval submissions relating to Orders-in-Council, Minister’s Orders and Minister’s Consents.
- Maintain comprehensive electronic and hard copy files of transactional documents for sales and acquisitions and manage organization of files for easy access by Legal Services team members.
- Organize and manage all aspects of on-boarding and off-boarding of properties either acquired or disposed of from the general real estate portfolio, in order to ensure that portfolio records are accurate and up-to-date province-wide. Ensure notification of portfolio changes are communicated to all head office and regional Infrastructure Ontario staff who require this information for their business lines.
- Provide mentoring and training to junior lawyers, law clerks and administrative assistants, as may be required to ensure accuracy and consistency of standards.
- Provide administrative assistance to a team of lawyers and assume other duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For:
- A Law Clerk diploma/certificate/designation from recognized college or other institution.
- Knowledge of real estate terminology and practices, title search methods and procedures, Land Registry Office operations and systems, including all aspects of electronic registration and conveyancing procedures.
- Several years of experience in commercial real estate is required, gained with in-house legal group or law firm.
- Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. Land Titles Act, Land Registration Reform Act, Registry Act, Business Corporations Act).
- Knowledge of Teraview with respect to title and conveyancing matters.
- Strong organizational skills to determine work priorities and manage multiple projects in a fast- paced environment.
- Excellent written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail to proofread and edit legal documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with document management systems.
- Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to new policies, procedures, and systems.
- A high level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment.
- Knowledge of government structure, processes and operations is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of forfeited corporate properties and the Forfeited Corporate Properties Act is considered an asset.
What We Offer:
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
- Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
- A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.
We offer a competitive salary range of $64,200 to $92,200 (P2 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.
This posting will close on Wednesday June 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, knowledge and experience.
This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position.
After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.
