Legal Counsel

Among the largest construction companies in Quebec and a Canadian leader in construction, EBC has been working for more than 55 years in the building, civil works and mining sectors. In collaboration with its business partners, EBC successfully carries out ambitious and diversified projects, applying the highest safety standards, while prioritizing customer satisfaction.From its offices in Quebec, Montreal, Brossard, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver, EBC wishes to continue developing its position as a Canadian leader in the completion of major construction projects such as the Champlain Bridge , the CHUM, the REM , the infrastructure of municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the dams and Hydro One and OPG stations, the Metrolinx projects , Site C, John Hart Dam in British Columbia, as well as many others, while retaining its human values.Working at EBC means joining a growing construction company, active across Canada and in a variety of fields. It also means working for a company that cares about the health and well-being of its employees, and which is involved with them and in its community. EBC is recognized for the quality of its achievements and for its ability to deliver the goods even on the most difficult projects. This strength comes from our competent, committed and motivated staff. Our site and project management teams are supported by a dedicated administrative group, a collaboration essential to achieving our objectives.At EBC, we appreciate the rigor of the working methods and the expertise of the employees, and they are proud to work for a major company that respects them and places their health and safety above all else.The Mission of the legal department is to advise, protect and enforce EBC’s rights throughout the life cycle of a project: from business development to proposals, from execution to servicing built projects.By joining EBC Legal Affairs, you will join a young and dynamic team at the heart of operations and risk management which supports management in its decisions. You will be called upon to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders within a growing company, but always focused on its values. EBC’s legal affairs team includes 9 lawyers, 1 paralegal and 3 engineers, mainly located in the Montreal, Brossard, Quebec and Vancouver offices.Working at EBC means being part of a thriving company that operates in a variety of sectors across Canada. It also means working for a company concerned about the health and well‑being of its employees by offering them a variety of actions and programs.Want to join forces with a talented and dynamic team? Are you looking for an enjoyable work environment with excellent working conditions? EBC is the ideal place to take on new challenges and advance your career.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Legal Director – Disputes and Claims, you will collaborate closely with other legal team members, project teams, administrative divisions, and senior management to deliver diverse strategic and legal services across EBC’s projects.Analyze litigation files and recommend strategies for resolution.Advise project teams in advance on potential disputes.Contribute to the drafting and preparation of claims and litigation files.Provide legal guidance to resolve disputes effectively.Coordinate with external counsel and experts; monitor judicial or arbitration proceedings.Support the continuous improvement of legal practices within the company.Train internal teams on best practices.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Law; member in good standing of the Québec Bar and/or another Canadian provincial bar since at least 2022.3–8 years of relevant experience in industry or law firm, in construction or commercial litigation.Willingness to travel occasionally to other EBC offices or external sites on larger projects.Excellent written and spoken English and French (asset).Skills and attitudes requiredCollaborative team player with strong leadership and ability to influence project stakeholders.Sharp judgment and resourcefulness.Analytical mind, solution-focused.Excellent organizational skills and prioritization.Clear communication at all organizational levels.Conditions offered by EBCCompetitive salary ;4 weeks of annual vacation ;Flexible group insurance program upon entry ;Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) ;Corporate clothing program upon hiring ;24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine) ;Training and development programs ;Corporate clothing program upon hiring.Employee assistance program ;Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment ;A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done ;Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.In accordance with our policy, we will communicate only with the selected candidates for an interview.NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERSEBC inc. and its affiliated entities (“EBC”) have an internal recruiting department. The EBC Talent & Culture team may, from time to time, engage recruitment agencies, placement services or temporary professional recruiters (“Agencies”). However, EBC will not accept unsolicited references from Agencies and will only remunerate them in the presence of a prior written agreement defining the precise parameters of the recruitment mandates. EBC will therefore not accept CVs from sources other than the candidate himself. Any CV sent to EBC, by any means of communication, will be deemed to be the property of EBC. EBC reserves the right to solicit and engage such candidates without financial obligation to the Agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr