Commercial Legal Counsel

1 week ago


Old Toronto, Canada Aecon Concessions Full time

Aecon Concessions is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned lawyer to join our team on a full-time basis as a Commercial Legal Counsel. This individual will provide representation, guidance, and advice on Aecon's ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic advice on a range of contractual issues during project execution and post-execution phases.
  • Identify potential risks associated with projects and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
  • Liaise between business unit/project leaders and external counsel on complex claims and litigation files.
  • Liaise with joint venture legal committees.
  • Actively manage and give instructions to external counsel on claims and litigation files.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Member in good standing with the Law Society in the jurisdiction of practice.
  • Post-call legal experience: 5+ years.
  • Experience with complex commercial and/or construction-related litigation.
  • Civil engineering background and/or fluency in French are assets, but not required.
  • Construction and/or engineering industry experience, including with respect to contracts, are assets, but not required.
  • Verbal reasoning skills, ability to interpret the precise meaning of written documents such as contracts, legislation, case decisions.
  • High degree of emotional intelligence; ability to consider multiple points of view, strong self-awareness, and social skills to maneuver through situations with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledgeable in current and future legal construction practices, trends affecting the business and the organization.
About You

We welcome all applicants, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations.

$120,000 - $160,000 per year

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