Legal Counsel

2 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Pomerleau, Inc. Full time

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As a Legal Counsel working in the operational support team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role in the future success of the business by providing strategic legal counsel in matters of corporate and commercial law. Supporting large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will have the opportunity to provide strategic legal advisory and support on day-to-day activities and operations of the company (Pomerleau and its subsidiaries).

What you will do
  1. Provide strategic legal advice to the Companies executive and management teams.
  2. Provide legal advice to project teams during the course of construction on Projects across Canada and the United States, including management and preparation of claims under project contracts.
  3. Provide general legal advice as required by the Companies' operations in relation to disputes relating to procurement, environmental, employment, labour, real estate, and other areas of law.
  4. Manage all aspects of active litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings on the Companies' behalf, including drafting pleadings, preparing document disclosure, conducting examinations, and running mediations, motions, trials, and arbitrations.
  5. Assist in the preparation and implementation of corporate governance policies.
  6. Manage, coordinate, and collaborate with external legal counsel.
This role could be for you if you have
  1. Hold a juris doctorate, or bachelor's degree in law, and be a member of the Law Society of Ontario or an other common law Canadian jurisdiction.
  2. The successful candidate will be required to obtain federal personal security clearance to the Level of Secret (10 years of continuous Canada residency, clear criminal record).
  3. Have 3 to 5 years of experience in private practice, or as in-house counsel, with experience in construction law, commercial litigation and/or contract disputes.
  4. Possess excellent legal reasoning, judgement, and the ability to apply these skills in a solution-focused problem-solving manner.
  5. Be open to business travel to various regions of Canada and the United States as may be required.
Additional assets include:
  1. Fluently bilingual in both official languages.
  2. Knowledge of the construction industry.
Why you should apply

For the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Read our entire list of benefits HERE

Who We Are

We are Pomerleau, a national leader in the construction industry, specializing in building, civil and infrastructure, and major projects throughout Canada. For over 60 years, our team has worked hard to not only build amazing communities but also an environment where our employees can learn, develop and most importantly, THRIVE

Our foundation is built upon our 5 core values that champion innovation, love, authenticity, excellence, and adaptability. We believe that our success hinges on cultivating and fostering a dynamic company culture. At Pomerleau, we are more than just a workplace; we are an energetic organization that thrives on collaboration, professional development, and most importantly, having fun

Join us on a journey where your ambitions are nurtured, your ideas are valued and your colleagues are genuine friends. Together, we will create an environment that inspires greatness and transforms ordinary days into extraordinary experiences.

At Pomerleau, we are dedicated to developing a respectful and inclusive workplace. We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to achieve, succeed, and be their authentic selves. We celebrate our differences as strengths, welcoming and encouraging all applicants.

We are committed to adapting and providing special accommodations to anyone with disabilities throughout any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact one of our recruiters directly to discuss how we ensure you are supported throughout the recruitment process.

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