Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Graham Full time

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

**About the role**

**As Legal Counsel at Graham you will**:

- Have significant focus on project execution support and resolving construction disputes of varying complexity, including delay claims, change order disputes, builders’ liens, insurance and bond claims, and employment issues.
- Strive to approach dispute resolution from a solutions-oriented, practical, creative, and strategic perspective.
- Effectively manage external counsel where necessary.
- Advise on commercial contracting matters, including supporting project pursuits as well as subcontracting and supply chain matters.
- Take sole carriage of matters of appropriate complexity and assist senior counsel with complex matters.
- Deliver training on relevant legal topics to other areas of Graham’s business.
- Support the Legal Team with legal research and template development.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of Graham’s business, markets, and contract types.
- Interact with Graham personnel, executives, and external stakeholders as needed to complete assigned work.

**Qualifications/Experience**
- Member in good standing with a Law Society in Canada.
- 3-5 years of dispute resolution experience obtained at a reputable Canadian law firm.
- Direct construction law experience is a significant asset. Employment law experience is preferable, though not required.
- Demonstrate an effective verbal and written communication style.

**What We Offer**
- Develop your career with broad-based experience in construction law working for one of Canada’s premier general contractors.
- Become deeply ingrained in Graham’s operations, having regular interaction with senior management throughout the business.
- Develop your skills with a team of highly collegial lawyers who are focused on getting the job done right while maintaining a reasonable work-life balance.
- Competitive salary commensurate with level of experience.
- Comprehensive benefits program.
- Opportunity to participate in Graham’s short term incentive plan.
- Opportunity to build equity through Graham’s employee ownership model.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

As Graham's trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg aids in the hiring of skilled professionals who play a crucial role in the success of Graham's Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, Maintenance and Turnaround projects across Canada.



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