Strategic Legal Advisor for Corporate and Commercial Law
4 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Legal Advisor to join our operational support team at Pomerleau Construction. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future success of our business by providing strategic legal counsel in matters of corporate and commercial law.
As a Strategic Legal Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting large-scale building and infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States. You will provide strategic legal advisory and support on day-to-day activities and operations of the company (Pomerleau and its subsidiaries).
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic legal advice to the Companies executive and management teams.
- Offer legal advice to project teams during the course of construction, including management and preparation of claims under project contracts.
- Provide 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.
- Manage 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.
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of corporate governance policies.
- Coordinate and collaborate with external legal counsel.
Requirements:
- Hold a juris doctorate or bachelor's degree in law and be a member of the Law Society of Ontario or another common law Canadian jurisdiction.
- Obtain federal personal security clearance to the Level of Secret (10 years of continuous Canada residency, clear criminal record).
- Possess 3 to 5 years of experience in private practice or as in-house counsel, with experience in construction law, commercial litigation, and/or contract disputes.
- Exhibit excellent legal reasoning, judgement, and problem-solving skills.
- Be open to business travel to various regions of Canada and the United States as may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fluently bilingual in both official languages.
- Knowledge of the construction industry.
About the Opportunity:
We offer an attractive salary range of $94,000 - $127,000, plus applicable Project Assignment Uplift. The estimated salary for this opportunity is $110,565. Please note that salaries may vary depending on the candidate's experience and geographical location.
We are a national leader in the construction industry, specializing in building, civil, and infrastructure projects throughout Canada. Our foundation is built upon five core values: innovation, love, authenticity, excellence, and adaptability. We believe that our success hinges on cultivating and fostering a dynamic company culture where employees can learn, develop, and thrive. Join us on a journey where your ambitions are nurtured, your ideas are valued, and your colleagues are genuine friends.
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