Leasing Paralegal

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Leasing Paralegal to join our in-house legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will support a large commercial real estate portfolio across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with our leasing and property management teams. Perks & Benefits: Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package. Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance. Annual Education Allowance Generous Referral Program Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more Free access to a fully equipped gym Friends and Family rates for hospitality brands. What You'll Do Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, letters of intent, amendments, renewals, assignments, subleases, and ancillary leasing documents Manage the leasing document lifecycle from LOI through execution, coordinating with leasing and property management teams to meet deal timelines Maintain lease templates and standard clauses, including step-down language, across jurisdictions Review tenant redlines, flag material deviations from company standards, and escalate significant issues to the General Counsel Prepare ancillary documents such as estoppels, SNDAs, landlord waivers, and consents Support broader corporate and real estate matters as needed What You Bring 3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate leasing Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a high degree of accuracy Ability to manage a large workload independently Excellent communication skills and sound professional judgment Experience with AI drafting tools (e.g., Spellbook) is an asset Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 CAD Per Year Based On Experience About The Company: Onni For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago. AI Use: This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work. How To Apply: Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents. We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in a career with Onni Group! We believe that the strength of a company lies in its people and are fortunate to have an extremely motivated and dedicated staff that brings expertise and attention to detail in every project they undertake. If you believe that your skills would be a valuable addition to our team and would like the chance to be a part of the award-winning Onni Group, please check our open opportunities. To best stay up to date about all things Onni, please follow us on the following social media: Instagram LinkedIn Twitter/X Facebook Please do not contact our managers or employees directly in an attempt to present candidates without a written request, and a signed agreement within the last 12 months. Complying with this request will be a major factor in determining a professional relationship with Onni Group. Any submissions of unsolicited resumes directly to Onni employees, managers or any Onni email address will not be bound or obligate Onni in any way to pay any fees if such a person is hired. If you are interested in working with Onni, please contact recruiting@onni.com and email us info about your company. We will then contact you to set up any further discussions. Please note, all Onni hiring requires at minimum an official virtual or in-person interview prior to offer stage.