Alan Sless
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Accomplished in commercial real estate and strategic thinking, I've led high-stakes projects at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, and Choice Properties REIT, ensuring client satisfaction through expert legal advisory and negotiation. My career is marked by mentoring junior lawyers and utilization of legal strategies, reflecting a blend of analytical prowess and interpersonal effectiveness.
Possessing sharp analytical mind and collaborative spirit, well-prepared to navigate complex legal landscapes. In-depth understanding of legal research and writing, combined with adeptness in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. Committed to leveraging legal expertise to achieve impactful, strategic outcomes.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Counsel
Caravel LLP
03.2024 - Current
- Worked on a fractional basis on several real estate based files including commercial leasing, acquisitions, municipal planning and co-ownerships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Advised clients on risk management to mitigate potential legal issues.
Senior Legal Consultant
Choice Properties REIT
01.2024 - Current
- Provided expert legal advice to Choice Properties REIT ("Choice") as in-house counsel, ensuring successful completion of transactions.
- Enhanced understanding of complex legal issues with comprehensive legal strategies.
- Retained and instructed external counsel to complete real estate financing, purchase and sale transactions.
- Led internal legal team on real estate transactions.
- Facilitated negotiations to achieve favorable settlements for clients.
- Analyzed legal documents drafted by external counsel for identifying potential areas of concern.
- Provided insights into potential legal implications during business transactions.
- Assisted in contract negotiations to secure beneficial terms for clients.
- Drafted legal documents
- Advised Choice on risk management to mitigate potential legal issues.
- Drafted legal documents.
- Conducted continuing education seminars
- Mentored lawyers and paralegals.
Partner, Senior Counsel
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
05.1997 - 12.2024
- Carriage of all types of real estate transactions, including commercial financing, syndicated loans, acquisitions, dispositions, limited partnerships, co-ownerships, commercial leases, municipal agreements, loans and grants to not for profit entities, school board acquisitions and dispositions.
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Negotiated settlements, achieving mutually satisfactory resolutions for clients involved in disputes.
- Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Led team of professionals in high-stakes projects, ensuring timely completion and exceeding client expectations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction, consistently delivering customized solutions that met unique business needs.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- mentored junior lawyers
- conducted continuing legal education seminars
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Toronto
Toronto, ONJ.D. - Law
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Toronto, ON05-1981
Skills
- Commercial Real Estate
- Strategic thinking
- Legal research
- Legal drafting
- Legal expertise
- Licensing agreements
- Document review
- Document preparation
- Legal advisory
- Drafting Documents
- Client counseling
- Negotiation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Bar Admission/License - Law Society of Ontario
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
Some examples of experience:
Led team on transactions representing a national Life Assurance Company on several portfolio purchases of interests in retail and industrial properties across Canada with various joint venture partners, with aggregate values in excess of $2 billion.
Led team on several syndicated financings for various banks relating to condominium developments. Loan amounts ranged from $75 million to $780 million.
Acted for various REITS on financings of multiple properties across Canada.
In house counsel for Choice REIT on various financings, both as lender and as borrower.
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkFull TimePart TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursCompany CultureWork from home optionQuote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Interests
Cycling
Music - Progressive Rock, New Wave, Pop, Classical
Skiing
Travelling
Dining in the diverse Toronto restaurants
Golfing
Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
Timeline
Senior Counsel
Caravel LLP
03.2024 - Current
Senior Legal Consultant
Choice Properties REIT
01.2024 - Current
Partner, Senior Counsel
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
05.1997 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Toronto
J.D. - Law
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
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