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Real Estate Attorney Jobs in Quebec (NOW HIRING)

Legal Counsel

Montreal, QC · On-site +1

CA$98K - CA$130K/yr

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How much do real estate attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for real estate attorney in Quebec is $104,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Real Estate Attorney vs Real Estate Agent?

AspectReal Estate AttorneyReal Estate Agent
CredentialsLaw degree, bar admission, specialized real estate law knowledgeReal estate license, completion of real estate courses
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, courtrooms, client consultationsReal estate offices, open houses, property showings
Employer & Industry UsageLaw firms, real estate developers, lendersReal estate brokerages, independent agents, agencies

While both roles are involved in real estate transactions, a Real Estate Attorney provides legal advice, drafts contracts, and handles disputes, whereas a Real Estate Agent assists clients in buying or selling properties and facilitates transactions. Their skills and responsibilities differ, but both are essential in the real estate industry.

What are some common challenges a real estate attorney faces when handling complex property transactions?

Real Estate Attorneys frequently encounter challenges such as navigating intricate zoning regulations, resolving title defects, and coordinating among multiple stakeholders like buyers, sellers, lenders, and governmental agencies. These transactions often require careful due diligence, negotiation, and risk management to avoid disputes or costly delays. Staying current with local and federal property laws is essential, and success in this role often depends on strong communication and problem-solving skills to address unexpected issues that arise during a deal.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a real estate attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Real Estate Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, a valid state bar license, and expertise in real estate law, contracts, and property transactions. Familiarity with legal research platforms like Westlaw or LexisNexis, as well as document management systems, is typically required. Strong negotiation, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills help build client trust and manage complex deals. These skills are critical for ensuring legal compliance, protecting client interests, and facilitating smooth real estate transactions.

What does a real estate attorney do?

Real estate attorneys, also known as property real estate attorneys, are lawyers who specialize in real estate related legal matters. Property buyers and sellers often rely on real estate attorneys during the closing process on real estate deals and when real estates disputes arise. During real estate transactions, a real estate attorney draws up purchase agreements, title documents, and mortgage contracts. All documentation must be thoroughly reviewed and audited by the real estate attorney to ensure accuracy. In the case of a real estate dispute, such as line lot problems, contract disagreements, or chain of title discrepancies, a real estate attorney steps in to mediate. Issues that are not resolved through mediation go to court, where the real estate attorney represents their client.

What job categories do people searching Real Estate Attorney jobs in Quebec look for?

The top searched job categories for Real Estate Attorney jobs in Quebec are:

Infographic showing various Real Estate Attorney job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,462 per year, or $50.2 per hour.

Legal Counsel

WSP

Montreal, QC • On-site, Remote

CA$98K - CA$130K/yr

Full-time

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8.6

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Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

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With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and sciencebased expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Join our Legal Affairs team and play a key role supporting major infrastructure, energy, and environmental projects across Canada. As Legal Counsel, you will directly influence business outcomes by guiding contract strategy, mitigating risk, and supporting impactful projects that shape communities nationwide.


Your Impact

  • Provide legal support for the negotiation, drafting, and interpretation of complex contracts across ERI and E&E sectors
  • Deliver timely, practical legal advice to project teams throughout the full project lifecycle
  • Advise internal stakeholders on legal, commercial, and risk-related matters
  • Draft and review legal documents, including contract templates and client agreements
  • Support bid processes by reviewing RFPs and contributing to service proposals
  • Assess project risks and present findings to internal risk committees for approval
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance, policies, and applicable laws and regulations
  • Collaborate with Claims & Litigation teams on disputes and contractual matters

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Member in good standing of a Canadian provincial Bar with minimum 3 years' experience
  • Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements in construction and/or engineering environments
  • Strong understanding of risk management and business fundamentals
  • Experience with major project delivery models (EPCM, design-build, partnerships) is an asset
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary stakeholders
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
#WeAreWSP


Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - $118,500

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.


Ready to Shape the Future?

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.

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