Manager, Lease Documentation

Manager, Lease Documentation

Mississauga, ON

The Opportunity

We are looking for someone to join our Lease Documentation team as a Manager, Lease Documentation.

This is a hybrid position which involved 4 days in-office in Mississauga, ON

What You Will Do

• Manage the Lease Documentation function for a prescribed portfolio of properties with concentration on office, industrial and retail properties, which duties comprise of:
  • Accurately drafting offers, leases, transfers and ancillary documentation from written and verbal instructions; superior drafting skills required
  • Negotiating leases and ancillary documents with brokers, tenants and counsel to ensure minimal client exposure
• Assist in the development of standardized lease documentation policies, procedures and documents and ensuring legal compliance through interface with internal or external legal council
• Assist in the development of precedent step-down language
• Ensure effective delivery of lease documentation services through liaison with other internal departments
• Manage client relations and retention
• Provide due diligence and lease review services in connection with property acquisitions
• Provide estoppel preparation in connection with property dispositions
• Provide leasing file review and interpretation, as required
• Draft miscellaneous legal, lease and property management related correspondence, as required
• Liaise with Asset Management, as required
• Liaise with property management staff, tenants, solicitors, brokers and other leasing staff, as required
• Other duties as required

Who You Are

Key Qualifications

• Experience – 7+ years of related drafting experience in the field of commercial office/retail real estate. Ability to identify and analyze problems with respect to lease documentation; make informed confident recommendations; able to consider the legal, business and monetary implications of lease provisions.
• Education – High school diploma supplemented with post-secondary courses. A related diploma or degree would be an asset.
• Computer Skills – Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Other Skills and Behaviours

• Relationship Skills – Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships internally with peers and management, and externally; exercises confidentiality; displays enthusiasm; receptive to change, new ideas and opinions.
• Organizational/Multi-Task Skills – Ability to work independently and allocate one’s time effectively, to work under pressure and to manage tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands, competing priorities, and to adapt to new ideas and constant changes; must be accurate and detail-oriented; must be willing to learn and to perform in a dynamic environment
• Decision Making Skills – Ability to identify and analyze problems, and take decisive actions and appropriate risks when needed
• Police Clearance – A criminal verification check is required for employment

Who We Are

BGO is a global leader in real estate investment management, partnering with more than 750 institutional clients to invest in and manage high-quality real estate across office, industrial, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors. With a presence in 28 cities across 12 countries, BGO combines deep local expertise with global reach to unlock value in real estate markets worldwide. As part of SLC Management and Sun Life, BGO brings the strength, scale, and trusted expertise of one of the world's leading financial services organizations.

For more information, please visit www.bgo.com

Why Join Us

At BGO, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values your growth, supports your success, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits and an annual discretionary bonus. You'll work in a supportive, team-oriented environment with access to ongoing learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.

Thinking About Applying?

The Expected Base Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000 per year. The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. BGO values the contribution of our employees and our compensation structure may vary based on the geographical location of successful candidates, as well as their experience, skills or qualifications. In addition to base pay, eligible BGO employees participate in various incentive compensation plans, based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bgo.com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Deadline: we will be accepting applicants for this role until October 25, 2026.