Employment Type
Full-time
Job Location
University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2R2, Canada
Base Salary
CAD160,000-CAD240,000 Per year
Date posted
January 26, 2026
Valid through
February 26, 2026
Position title
Real Estate Private Lending Lawyer
Description

Private lending is a precision sport. You’ll run financing files end-to-end, draft and negotiate clean security, and close on time with controlled risk management.

Responsibilities

What you’ll own

  • Loan and security documentation (draft/review/negotiation)
  • Closing execution and lender condition management
  • Communication with lenders, brokers, borrowers, and opposing counsel
  • Issue spotting and resolution under tight timelines
  • File control and process consistency
Qualifications

What you bring

  • 7+ years real estate financing experience (private lending preferred)
  • Strong drafting and practical risk judgment
  • Confidence managing fast closings
  • Clear, decisive communication
Job Benefits

What you’ll get

  • Financing-heavy deal flow
  • Competitive compensation
  • Work that rewards competence and speed
Contacts

About The Proud RS
The Proud RS is a legal recruitment and talent advisory firm serving law firms and in-house teams across Ontario and select U.S. markets. We run confidential searches, prioritize long-term fit, and support candidates through every step—from intro to offer and onboarding.

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How to Apply:

Click the link below, or, email info@theproud.ca, we will review your application within 24 hours and reach out if your skills are a match for the position.  If your skills are not a match for this role, but are a match for another position, we will also reach out.  If you do not have the minimum required skills for this position, we will not be reaching out.  We will keep your resume on file and if a position becomes available that does match your skill set, we will reach out then.  if you have any questions about this, please direct your inquiries to info@theproud.ca

Education

JD

Experience

7 years

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