Senior Leasing Paralegal, Commercial Leasing

JOB DESCRIPTION

TJX Canada

At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—WINNERS, HomeSense, and Marshalls, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Senior Leasing Paralegal, Commercial Leasing to play a key role in supporting TJX Canada’s Real Estate team. In this position, you’ll assist the Senior Attorney, Real Estate, in preparing lease documentation and managing various legal matters, ensuring compliance and efficiency in real estate transactions. Your expertise will help drive corporate objectives while providing valuable legal insights in a dynamic retail environment. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to have you on board!

Why Work With Us?

• We value integrity, respect, and teamwork, encouraging a unique and inclusive culture.
• Enjoy Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.
• Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, including a Health Care Spending Account, Retirement Savings Program, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources
• A competitive vacation package, paired with a Vacation Trade Program that allows you to opt in for an extra week.
• Comprehensive training and development resources designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
• Exciting career paths with growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement to support your career progression.

What You’ll Do:

• Together with and under the supervision of the Senior Attorney, Real Estate, drafts and negotiates new lease documentation and ancillary lease documentation (including amending agreements, storage agreements, license agreements, option exercise letters, surrender agreements, termination notices, default notices and estoppel certificates) with external landlord and legal partners and ensures all future lease-related exposure and risks are minimized for all transactions. Ensures final document is in compliance with corporate approval prior to execution
• Assists with the registration of commercial leases and other title matters in a timely manner in consultation with outside legal counsel
• Provides timely, actionable advice to internal partners to resolve business and legal matters and drafts and negotiates any non-standard and complex provisions and documentation, assists Real Estate Directors with letters of intent
• Assists with and advises on lease protections required for future government shutdowns, redevelopment of shopping centre properties for non-retail purposes, etc. Creates and improves template documents for Real Estate Legal in consultation with Senior Attorney

About You:

• Minimum five to seven (5-7) years commercial lease and tenant/landlord experience is mandatory
• Paralegal (P1 license) in good standing with the law Society of Ontario
• Superior legal drafting skills and in depth knowledge of commercial leasing and operations, ability to distill complex legal matters for business teams, and assess business risk impacted by legal issues
• Strong management skills including organizational, facilitation, negotiating skills including conflict management, strong ability to manage time and prioritize multiple priorities and maintain high sense of urgency
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams), Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign and working knowledge of Real Estate system applications

Posting Details:

• Posting End Date: September 17, 2025

If you’re ready to bring your energy and passion, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a place where every day is a chance to make a difference.

Additional Information: Candidates aged 18 and over will be required to undergo a criminal record check as part of the hiring process. Internal TJX Associates must submit their applications via the Jobs Hub in Workday. Direct applications to this job posting will not be accepted.

Address:

60 Standish Court

Location:

CAN Home Office Mississauga ON

Salary Range: $74,752.50-$104,653.50 /year *This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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