Legal, Summer 2026 - Toronto (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

About QuadReal Property Group 

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

www.quadreal.com

We are committed to providing our Co-ops/Interns with a student experience that provides a supportive and engaging learning environment while developing skills and business acumen. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences including our Speaker Series, Fireside Chats, Volunteer opportunities and Networking events.

Eligibility Note: To qualify for a student (Co-op/Internship) opportunity, students must be enrolled in their academic studies at a post-secondary institution (university/college) and must be returning to school after completion of their work term with QuadReal.  If you are a student registered in an official co-op program at your post-secondary institution and completion of a final work term is a mandatory component for you to graduate, you are eligible to apply with the understanding that you will leave QuadReal at the end of your work term or have the possibility to be considered for full-time opportunities.

Based in Toronto, the Co-op/Intern, Legal, will report to the Director, Legal, and work closely with the Legal team on domestic and international acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, corporate and commercial matters, and the ongoing management of a rapidly growing portfolio of real estate assets.

What We Offer:

• An organization and leaders that support your development through meaningful work experience

• A Student Mentorship Program designed to provide support throughout your experience

• Opportunities to build your industry knowledge through weekly Speaker Series & Fireside Chats

• Opportunities to participate in case competitions within QuadReal during your work term, fostering cross-functional collaboration with intern peers and enhancing exposure to real-world problem-solving.

• Giving back to the community with your peers and team members through volunteering events

• Opportunities to build long-lasting industry and professional relationships

What You Will Experience:

• Support the Legal team with respect to investments in, and day-to-day management of, real estate assets across jurisdictions in which QuadReal operates, including review and negotiation of legal documentation such as term sheets, agreements of purchase and sale, subscription agreements, partnership and joint venture agreements, commercial leases, development and asset management agreements, construction agreements, non-disclosure agreements and providing due diligence oversight.

• Work closely with QuadReal’s business units, clients, stakeholders and external counsel on a variety of corporate and commercial matters (including commercial agreements, litigation, environmental, insurance, intellectual property, tax, labour & employment and other matters), as well as corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

• Assist with making legal and business decisions in real estate transactions and investments.

• Develop and maintain legal document precedents, policies and best practices for the management of real estate investments and help advance the integration and optimization of the Legal team’s AI tools.

• Collaborate with fellow interns at QuadReal on team-based projects and participate in structured competitions and initiatives designed to foster innovation and teamwork.

What You Will Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a J.D. or LL.B. program and completing first or second year with a demonstrated interest in corporate and commercial law.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; detail-oriented and proficient in building and handling complex legal and business concepts and information.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and present results that articulate key themes and messages.

• Must be able to allocate time effectively and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and change.  Comfortable following direction but also contributing to the direction.

• Must be proficient in PowerPoint and Word.

• Must be extremely proactive and work well in a collaborative environment, with the ability to take guidance but then move projects forward independently.

• Embrace and pro-actively support QuadReal’s values and its culture of environmental sustainability and corporate and social responsibility.

This job posting is for a newly created role within our organization.

The expected hourly rate for this role is $28.

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The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Even if your skills don’t align 100% with the listed qualifications or salary range, we encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit for this role or others in our community. Applicants may also be considered for alternative positions within the organization where their qualifications and experience align more closely with available opportunities.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) technology — alongside human review — to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Our recruitment team remains involved in all decisions.

Note to Recruiters: QuadReal does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to QuadReal, directly or indirectly, will be considered QuadReal property. QuadReal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.