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Senior Legal Advisor for Major Projects

2 months ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Stantec Full time

Legal Counsel for Major Projects

Overview

At Stantec, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Our team consists of over 28,000 professionals dedicated to operational excellence across various sectors. Our Functional Services Teams (FSTs) encompass diverse fields including Corporate Development, Finance, HR, HSSE, IT, Legal, Marketing/Communications, Practice Services, and Real Estate and Procurement. By combining a wealth of expertise and backgrounds, our FSTs play a crucial role in enhancing our organizational strength.

Your Role

The Major Projects Legal Counsel position focuses on alternative project delivery (APD) methods, including design-build, progressive design-build, P3, Alliance, and Integrated Project Delivery projects. This role is integral to Stantec's Commercial Risk Governance group.

The Major Projects Legal Counsel will collaborate closely with Project teams and provide support to the Director of Commercial Risk Governance. This position is ideal for legal professionals with a strong grasp of business and commercial principles.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Oversee the examination, drafting, and negotiation of contracts and related legal documents.
  2. Assist Project teams in the daily management and execution of Projects, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
  3. Contribute to the creation and assessment of formal Project documentation, including notices and responses to claims and disputes.
  4. Support the Director of Commercial Risk Governance in the evaluation and development of resources, templates, and reference materials.
  5. Foster and enhance relationships with Project teams by gaining a comprehensive understanding of Stantec's operations and proactively improving risk management strategies for Projects.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

  1. A proactive, collaborative mindset is essential.
  2. Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a team and independently.
  3. Exceptional drafting capabilities.
  4. Strong business acumen.
  5. Effective communication skills with a pragmatic approach.
  6. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.

Education and Experience

  1. Possession of a Juris Doctorate or equivalent qualification, with admission to the bar in the United States or Canada.
  2. 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
  3. Significant experience in APD is required.

This description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or activities that may be assigned. Additional tasks may be assigned or modified at any time.

Stantec is committed to creating an environment where talented individuals can thrive, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact on the world.