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October 12, 2024

Anthem Properties

Vancouver

FULL TIME


Legal Counsel (Vancouver)


We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. Working closely with our General Counsel, you will play a key role in all legal dealings within our results driven organization and our growing portfolio of development projects and income producing investment properties. You thrive in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment and will partner closely with cross functional team members, with a particular focus on working with our Finance and Corporate Affairs, Capital Formation, and Acquisitions teams. You focus on the art of the possible and relish the opportunity to dive into the details and solve complex problems.

You Are

  • Pragmatic and solutions oriented; you leverage your skill set and expertise to support the continued growth and evolution of your organization
  • Strive for excellence in what you do, with a high attention to detail and thoroughness
  • Think win-win in your approach, with internal and external stakeholders
  • A member in good standing with the Law Society of BC


You will

  • Work closely with General Counsel and cross functional team members, including executives, providing guidance on a broad range of legal matters arising across the organization, including in relation to corporate structuring and governance, joint ventures and partnerships, financings, planning, development and construction matters, acquisitions, and other general matters in relation to the ownership, development and management of our portfolio of properties.
  • Integrate within key groups in the organization on core initiatives, including our Finance and Corporate Affairs, Capital Formation, and Acquisitions teams.
  • Coordinate the work of a broad range of external counsel who provide expert advice and carry out the majority of legal work for Anthem.
  • Review and support negotiations for a wide range of contracts, including limited partnership and joint venture arrangements, services and management agreements, purchase and sale documents, leases and financing documents.
  • Learn to understand the nuances of how Anthem operates and provide sound direction and support.
  • Advise on contract interpretation and negotiation strategies, identify and address contractual risks, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Keep abreast of and advise on changes to laws that might affect Anthem Properties in the jurisdictions we do business
  • Play an integral role as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of individuals undertaking exciting, often complex transactions that are core to achieving Anthem’s objectives.


You have

  • 3-6 years of post-call experience in corporate law, with direct experience in corporate commercial transactions, general real estate development, acquisitions and finance being a significant asset
  • Exceptional communication (written and oral) and negotiation abilities; specifically, you have a proven ability to articulate complex legal issues in an understandable fashion – you know how to be direct and keep it simple
  • Proven problem-solving skills


We have

  • Great, diverse, authentic people!
  • Unlimited career growth opportunities
  • Mentorship from the ‘best in the biz’
  • Corporate Giving Strategy supporting community development
  • Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses
  • 100% employer paid Benefit Plan with Healthcare Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
  • Educational Assistance Program


Salary Range

  • $120,000 - $160,000 dependent on experience.


Founded in 1991, Anthem is a team of more than 800 people driven by creativity, passion and direct communication. Anthem has invested in, developed or managed – alone or in partnership – more than 385 residential, commercial and retail projects across North America.


Our growing residential portfolio includes 41,700 homes that are complete, in design or under construction, from master planned mixed use residential and multifamily, to townhome, rental and single-family communities.



We own, co-own, manage or have previously owned over 11.5 million square feet of retail, industrial and office space. We have developed more than 60 communities across 9,800 acres of land in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and California.



Anthem is a real estate development, investment and management company that strives, solves and evolves to create better spaces and stronger communities. We are Growing Places.


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