Legal Counsel

Amico is a leading, Canadian-owned and operated construction company specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects. With a strong track record in general contracting, civil engineering, and road building, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that shape the communities of Ontario. Our expertise spans major infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and critical public works that require meticulous planning, innovative engineering, and precise execution.

At Amico, we believe in fostering collaboration and empowering our team to tackle ambitious challenges head-on. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven project management practices, we consistently deliver high-quality infrastructure projects, regardless of their scale or complexity.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that plays a pivotal role in Ontario’s most impactful infrastructure developments, while gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading projects, we invite you to join us.

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Structuring, reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and enforcing with Project Commercial team of design agreements, client agreements, subcontract agreements, partner agreements, purchase orders, NDAs, Notice of Change and others.
- Draft/support negotiations and administration of Project specific standard forms (Subcontract, Material Contract, PSA, Purchase Agreement, and Trucking Agreement). Including the protocols necessary to review with Project Senior Management, Project Procurement & Commercial Teams, and if necessary, to consortium team members, and where required, provide advisement to Project members overall.
- Provide training on contracts, standard form agreements for Project Procurement, Senior Management, Commercial, and Change Management.
- Assist with the review of contract documents, identify, and analyze legal risks and report on legal risk in order to mitigate risks.
- Serve as the point of reference to the Project Team for all matters concerning the Prime Contract with the Client.
- Work with Project Team members to identify significant cost, schedule, contractual issues and advise on drafting appropriate notices and correspondence.
- Review and advise on matters related to utility and right-of-way agreements, property owner disputes, etc. This would include advisement to Project Management, Third Parties, and other Stakeholder groups.
- Support Project Team members in tracking, advancing, and responding to matters related to contract change events, including risk management related to insurance, property damage, and third-party utility damage claims.
- Provide support on legal elements of issues or crisis management, e.g., employment disputes, contract disputes, and assist in decisions on engaging outside counsel and overseeing their work as necessary.
- Advise and support Project Senior Management on legal aspects of serious project safety incidents, third-party complaints, lawsuits, or other community issues.
- Communicate clearly in writing and interact effectively with operational roles, establishing rapport and credibility with stakeholders across the project team.
- Other duties as required.

The successful candidate will have the following:

- A current license to practice law in Ontario and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- 8+ years of post-call experience at a reputable law firm or in-house construction legal department.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, capable of handling complex and adversarial situations effectively at all organizational levels.
- Sound judgment, legal reasoning, analytical skills, and problem-solving creativity.
- Ability to develop strategies, present clear plans, and communicate instructions precisely and rigorously.

What Amico Can Offer You

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer matching retirement program.
- Life insurance.

At Amico, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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

Strictly no third-party resumes accepted.

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