Law Clerk, Real Estate and Construction (12-Month Contract)

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
About the Role
The Law Clerk, Real Estate and Construction is responsible for collaborating and supporting the Magna Global Real Estate Team on a wide range of real estate and construction matters with a focus on supporting the administration of leases and construction documents, and reviewing and drafting real estate documentation and correspondence, for both owned and leased properties, which are primarily industrial. In addition, the person in this role is responsible for supporting the legal team and the teams that oversee project development, management and construction services. This position reports directly to the Director, Real Estate.
Your Responsibilities

• Salary: $50,000 - $70,000
• Immediate, open position
• Draft, revise and review documentation including correspondence to landlords, tenant estoppels, subordination, attornment and non-disturbance agreements, non-disclosure agreements, surrender agreements, parking agreements, access agreements and licenses.
• Review diligence materials and other real property legal documentation and prepare summary reports, memorandums and other correspondence.
• Assist in the administration of leases, including preparing document packages for landlord consent requests and managing the landlord consent request process for properties leased by Magna.
• Assist with the review, drafting and assembly of requests for proposal for all types of real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with the legal team in the review of real estate agreements.
• Collaborate with internal information technology team and all Groups to maintain facilities data base for quarterly reporting to executive leadership team, investor relations and marketing.
• Prepare document package for project completion and close out.
• Respond to lease interpretation inquiries and other day-to-day tenant operational queries.
• Ensure all necessary internal approvals have been obtained and properly documented in accordance with real estate policies for all real estate transactions.
• Provide guidance to Magna Groups and Divisions on global real estate policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Provide timely response to regular queries relating to real estate matters raised by Magna Groups and Divisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Magna Groups and Divisions and with Magna Corporate departments, including the Tax, Risk Management, Health and Safety and Environmental departments.

Who we are looking for

• Ability to deal with issues in a confidential manner.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to participate as an effective team member and to support departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to work independently and respond to multiple changing demands and deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible when meeting competing demands
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Understands and promotes Magna values, philosophies and policies
• Positive, energetic and professional disposition

Your preferred qualifications

• Completion of Law Clerk program or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in a law clerk or administrative assistant position, preferably within industrial real estate
• Advanced computer skills employing a variety of software applications, including word processing and database management
• Background in commercial real estate

Please Note

• Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
• Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check, and if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
In addition, we offer you the following site benefits:

• Hybrid work policy
• Wellness programs and events
• Access to private park for employees & their families

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Group:
Magna Corporate