Strategic Legal Advisor for Complex Construction Projects
2 weeks ago
Company Overview
Pomerleau is a national leader in the construction industry, specializing in building, civil and infrastructure projects throughout Canada.
Salary
The estimated salary range for this opportunity is $94,000 - $127,000, plus applicable Project Assignment Uplift.
Job Description
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.
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).
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 advice to project teams during the course of construction on Projects across Canada and the United States.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing legal advice to project teams during the course of construction on Projects across Canada and the United States.
- Management and preparation of claims under project contracts.
- Providing 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.
- Managing 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.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will require:
- A Juris Doctorate or Bachelor's degree in Law, and membership in the Law Society of Ontario or another common law Canadian jurisdiction.
- 3-5 years of experience in private practice or as in-house counsel with expertise in construction law, commercial litigation, and/or contract disputes.
- Excellent legal reasoning, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Pomerleau offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values employee growth and development.
We are committed to adapting and providing special accommodations to anyone with disabilities throughout any stage of the recruitment process.
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