Principal Legal Counsel Transportation and Infrastructure

Principal Legal Counsel Transportation and InfrastructureJoin to apply for the Principal Legal Counsel Transportation and Infrastructure role at WSP in CanadaWSP is currently seeking a legal professional to assume the role of Principal Legal Counsel for its Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) sector, based in any major location in Canada. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel & Head of Legal for T&I, this individual will be a senior subject matter expert and responsible for a portfolio of major projects across Canada.What you can expect to do here:Act as the primary senior lawyer for T&I, driving excellence and innovation;Provide proactive legal support to internal clients, fostering a culture of collaboration and stakeholder engagement;Participate actively as part of the T&I legal team and the project teams, contributing to the operational success, driving initiatives to improve business processes and optimize efficiencies;Act as a subject matter expert, ensuring alignment with WSP Canada’s vision, mission, strategic pillars and project goals;Deliver exceptional legal support for contract lifecycle management, dispute resolution, commercial negotiations and contractual interpretations in the T&I sector;Assess and manage the legal risk profile of business opportunities and RFPs, presenting informed recommendations to internal decision-making committees;Ensure strict legal compliance with WSP’s internal policies as well as applicable laws and regulations;Foster collaboration with other internal legal teams in Canada and in the other jurisdictions, sharing best practices and insights to strengthen WSP Canada Legal’s position across sectors in Canada;Integrate with cross-functional teams, supporting areas such as Ethics & Compliance, Finance, Risk, Communications, Project Delivery, HSE and Operations;Disseminate essential legal knowledge and training pertaining to relevant federal and provincial laws and regulations to the business, ensuring informed decision-making;Mentor and provide relevant training to other junior members of the legal team, focusing on enhancing subject matter expertise.What you’ll bring to WSP:Licensed as a member in good standing of a Canadian Provincial Bar;Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience as a lawyer, preferably in-house, with expertise in transportation, rail and infrastructure projects;Proven track record of negotiating contracts including traditional and alternative delivery contract models such as collaborative agreements, alliance agreements and integrated project delivery (IPD) agreements;Experience with influencing high-stakes decision-making including experience with project steering committees;Collaborative spirit with the ability to unite a wide array of stakeholders within a multidisciplinary team and identifying strategic legal collaboration opportunities;Experience in Health & Safety related matters and understanding of legal framework;Experience in related and adjacent fields of the T&I sector including environment, energy, property and buildings and major projects is an asset;Construction project expertise, with experience in drafting, negotiating and managing teaming agreements, joint ventures, consortia, subcontracts and consultant agreements;Strong presentation and communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex legal concepts and strategies to senior management, ensuring clarity and decisiveness in high-level communications;Advanced negotiation skills, capable of finding common ground and fostering mutual respect in high-stakes discussions;Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and maintain poise under pressure;Decisive problem-solving, with a knack for identifying issues quickly and crafting effective, strategic solutions;Adaptability and resilience, thriving in a fast-paced environment and adapting to evolving business needs with agility;Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionLegalIndustriesProfessional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr