Corporate & Real Estate Administrator

About us 

Dilawri Group of Companies is Canada's largest automotive group, representing over 35 brands at more than 80 franchised dealerships. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Join our team and become part of an organization that values people, performance, and community. 

Summary and Purpose of Position 

Under the supervision of the Vice-President, Strategic Development & Real Estate, we are seeking a highly organized and proactive team member to support our Real Estate and Corporate Legal functions. This role is ideal for a paralegal or legal associate with a background and passion in real estate who is looking to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals in a fast-paced environment. 

The successful candidate will use their superior organizational skills and legal experience to deliver value in three key areas: 

(i) taking on a management/administration role for all real estate leases; 

(ii) supporting the real estate group on all construction projects; and 

(iii) taking on corporate secretary responsibilities for all entities in the group 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

Real Estate Administration 


Corporate Secretary & Governance Support 

General Accountabilities 

§ Follow established company policies and procedures. 
§ Provide professional customer service and employee support. 
§ Maintain composure and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
§ Follow Health & Safety Program and observe provincial Occupational Health & Safety regulations. 
§ Participate in meetings and all training as required 
Qualifications Required

Education 
§ Graduate of a Paralegal Program/ equivalent paralegal experience or Bachelor of Business Administration 
§ 2-5 years of experience in a commercial real estate environment preferred 

S kills 
§ Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees 
§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high level of accuracy and personal initiative. 
§ Excellent organizational ability and high attention to detail. 
§ Ability to work in a fast paced high pressure environment. 
§ Ability to take ownership of projects and deliver desired results. 
§ Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve common goals. 
§ Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), and ability to work efficiently and effectively in a document heavy environment. 
§ Experience with a lease management system and its implementation considered an asset. 

Experience 

§ Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. 
§ Paralegal certification or legal associate experience. 
§ Experience in real estate with a law firm or within a corporate legal department considered an asset. 
§ Strong understanding of real estate contracts, lease administration, and corporate governance. 
§ Experience with contract and lease management software 
§ Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. 
§ Ability to work independently and proactively. 
§ Highly responsive and capable of managing multiple priorities. 
§ Background in tax or treasury within a real estate context is a plus. 
§ This role may require occasional travel.