Job Description
Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $5.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Securities, the Corporate Legal Counsel will have the opportunity to work with a team of legal professionals in a fast-paced environment on a broad range of matters.WHAT WILL YOU DO?Provide legal support for regular capital raising and borrowing activities, ensuring compliance with applicable securities laws and regulatory requirements.Support the real estate legal team with financing and refinancing activities.Advise and identify legal issues related to credit and other financing related agreements.Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated contracts and commercial arrangements.Structure various legal entities, including corporations, trusts, limited partnerships, and joint ventures.Prepare and review governance and disclosure documents such as resolutions, policies, and governing documents.Handle corporate and intercorporate arrangements, including asset acquisitions and divestitures.Perform other corporate and securities-related tasks as assigned.WHAT WILL YOU NEED?Active status with the Law Society of Alberta; qualification in one or more U.S. jurisdictions is considered an asset.Three to six years of corporate and/or securities law experience, gained at a top-tier firm or in-house legal group.Excellent skills in contract drafting, reviewing and negotiating.Familiarity with the formation and maintenance requirements for various legal structures, including corporations, trusts, limited partnerships, LLCs and joint ventures.Experience with banking and credit arrangements is an asset.Excellent communication and drafting skills.Demonstrated business acumen with a practical application of law to advise on risk within the context of broader business goals.Effective at planning, organizing, and prioritizing to maintain multiple tasks.WHATDOWE OFFER?We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each others back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt – no matter the challenge.With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, theres no limit to the impact you can make.We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan,GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals.An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living Communities’ properties, and employee and savings program savings through industry partnerships.We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.What makes us different makes us stronger.We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired,trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best.Werecommitted to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valuedand utilizedto help achieve better results. As anorganization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics.We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment.Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email peopleandculture@avenueliving.ca.