Staff Lawyer

5 days ago

Dartmouth, Canada Lindsay Construction Full time

**Position**: Staff Lawyer

**Location**: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Lindsay Construction is a company of engineers, contractors, and managers that have been active in civil, industrial, and building construction throughout the Atlantic Provinces since 1959. More recently, it has also grown to include in-house counsel, and the Lindsay Risk and Legal Department strives to uphold the company’s reputation for high performance and quality work.

**Job Overview**

Reporting to the Director, Risk and Legal, the **Staff Lawyer** at Lindsay is responsible for assisting with developing, implementing, and maintaining risk management practices that enable Lindsay Construction to make risk-effective decisions.

You will be responsible for assisting the Director in identifying, evaluating, mitigating, and monitoring the company’s operational risk, with specific focus on insurance, contracts, and compliance.

**Position Benefits**
- Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Lindsay:_
- Flexible working hours throughout the year (early “Lindsay Fridays”)
- Competitive salary
- Group insurance
- Group RRSP with 4% matching
- On-site gym facilities and a personal fitness reimbursement account
- Frequent social and community-based events
- Opportunities to collaborate closely with, and learn from, senior personnel and other departments

**Position Responsibilities**
- Here are the types of things you’ll be responsible for in this role:_
- Drafting and revising internal company policies
- Reviewing and advising on contracts
- Coordinate insurance claims
- Conduct legal research and prepare reports and presentations
- Assist with internal risk-related training
- Help ensure compliance with risk mitigation policies and procedures
- Collaborate with external counsel and advisors as directed
- Assist with responding to legal and compliance inquiries from key stakeholders
- Interpret and report on legislation, regulations, and other legal requirements

**Job Requirements**
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- Member in good standing of a provincial/territorial bar association and eligible for membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
- 0-2 years experience practicing law
- Note: while experience is preferred, all interested and motivated applicants are encouraged to apply
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- High degree of attention to detail
- Interest and/or experience in the construction industry is an asset

**How to Apply**:
Lindsay’s goal is to reflect the communities we build. We encourage qualified individuals from historically disadvantaged groups, including Indigenous People, African Canadians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, retirees, and women in positions where they are underrepresented, to apply. Applicants from these groups may self-identify on their cover letter or resume if they wish.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Property Paralegal

    6 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **What Are We Looking For?** We are seeking an experienced, highly attentive, and motivated Paralegal to join our Property team to facilitate full-cycle real estate transactions and work related to purchase, sale, refinance, and new home construction. Our Paralegals are responsible for a range of duties, including: - Conducting client intake, conflict...

  • Property Paralegal

    2 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Why BOYNECLARKE LLP?** We are a dynamic, fast-growing full-service law firm located in downtown Dartmouth, with spectacular views of the Halifax harbour. We understand that the success and well-being of our clients and our staff is often rooted in our shared community, which is why we are deeply invested in giving back. We strengthen and support our...

  • Legal Assistant Float

    6 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Why this role?** **Core Duties and Responsibilities** As a Float, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: - Reviewing and prioritizing incoming and outgoing mail/couriers, coordinating faxes, and scanning/copying documents; - Drafting routine correspondence and letters for lawyer review; - Transcribing dictations using...

  • Administrative Assistant

    6 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Why this role?** **Core Duties and Responsibilities** As an Administration Assistant - Legal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: - Reviewing and prioritizing incoming and outgoing mail/couriers, coordinating faxes, and scanning/copying documents; - Drafting routine correspondence and letters for lawyer review; -...

  • Legal Assistant Float

    2 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Why BOYNECLARKE LLP?** We are a dynamic, fast-growing full-service law firm located in downtown Dartmouth, with spectacular views of the Halifax Harbour. We understand that the success and well-being of our clients and our staff is often rooted in our shared community, which is why we are deeply invested in giving back. We strengthen and support our...

  • Administrative Assistant

    2 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Why BOYNECLARKE LLP?** We are a dynamic, fast-growing full-service law firm located in downtown Dartmouth, with spectacular views of the Halifax Harbour. We understand that the success and well-being of our clients and our staff is often rooted in our shared community, which is why we are deeply invested in giving back. We strengthen and support our...

  • Credit and Collections Coordinator

    7 months ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Discover the BOYNECLARKE LLP Advantage** At BOYNECLARKE LLP, we're more than a dynamic, fast-growing law firm situated in downtown Dartmouth, offering breathtaking views of the Halifax Harbour. For over 50 years, we've cultivated an environment where our team members thrive, achieving both professional success and personal flexibility. Our commitment...

  • Credit and Collections Analyst

    6 months ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Discover the BOYNECLARKE LLP Advantage** At BOYNECLARKE LLP, we're more than a dynamic, fast-growing law firm situated in downtown Dartmouth, offering breathtaking views of the Halifax Harbour. For over 50 years, we've cultivated an environment where our team members thrive, achieving both professional success and personal flexibility. Our commitment...

  • Litigation Legal Assistant

    6 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Why this role?** **Core Duties and Responsibilities** - Reviewing and prioritizing incoming and outgoing mail/couriers, coordinating faxes, and scanning/copying documents; - Drafting routine correspondence for lawyer review; - Transcribing dictations using appropriate format, producing documents, correspondence, and all follow-up work as directed; -...

  • Legal Assistant

    6 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Why this role?** **Core Duties and Responsibilities** As a Legal Assistant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: - Reviewing and prioritizing incoming and outgoing mail/couriers, coordinating faxes, and scanning/copying documents; - Drafting routine correspondence for lawyer review; - Transcribing dictations using...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Why BOYNECLARKE LLP?** We are a dynamic, fast-growing full-service law firm located in downtown Dartmouth, with spectacular views of the Halifax Harbour. We understand that the success and well-being of our clients and our staff is often rooted in our shared community, which is why we are deeply invested in giving back. We strengthen and support our...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Why BOYNECLARKE LLP?** We are a dynamic, fast-growing full-service law firm located in downtown Dartmouth, with spectacular views of the Halifax Harbour. We understand that the success and well-being of our clients and our staff is often rooted in our shared community, which is why we are deeply invested in giving back. We strengthen and support our...

  • File Opening Clerk

    9 months ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Why This Role?** **About Creditor Practice** Our Creditor Practice team represents chartered banks and other financial institutions for the collection and recovery of secured and unsecured retail debt. Our team performs collections for a number of financial institutions and credit card providers. We also represent mortgage insurers for whom we are...

  • Casualty Claims Specialist

    3 months ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Wawanesa Insurance Full time

    **Date**:Sep 20, 2024 **Location**: Dartmouth, NS (Hybrid), CA Moncton, NB (Hybrid), CA **Company**:Wawanesa Insurance **Job ID**: 8592 **Working Business Language**: English **Salary**: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and...

  • Claims Representative Ii

    7 months ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Intact Full time

    Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts. Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are - here, diversity is a strength. You...

  • Claims Representative Ii

    7 months ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Intact Full time

    Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts. Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are - here, diversity is a strength. You...

  • Collections Agent

    2 days ago

    Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

    **Why This Role?** **Why BOYNECLARKE LLP?** We are a dynamic, fast-growing full-service law firm located in downtown Dartmouth, with spectacular views of the Halifax Harbour. We understand that the success and well-being of our clients and our staff is often rooted in our shared community, which is why we are deeply invested in giving back. We strengthen...

  • Legal Services Technician 1-2

    2 months ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Prosecution Service **Location**:DARTMOUTH **Type of Employment**: Temporary Assignment [Regular] **Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date**:13-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service (PPS) was established in 1990 as the first statutorily based...

  • Claims Representative Ii

    7 months ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Intact Full time

    Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts. Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are - here, diversity is a strength. You...

  • Claims Representative Ii

    7 months ago

    Dartmouth, Canada Intact Full time

    Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts. Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are - here, diversity is a strength. You...