Senior Legal Advisor, Prevention, Resolution of Disputes and Litigation

3 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Pomerleau Full time

Transform Your Career with Pomerleau

We are seeking a seasoned Litigation and Dispute Resolution Specialist to join our team at Pomerleau Construction. As a key member of our Litigation and Dispute Prevention/Resolution team, you will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice to management and project management teams on ongoing construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and advise management and project management teams on strategic and legal issues related to construction projects.
  • Draft and revise documents, including notices of claim, dispute, and mediation/arbitration.
  • Analyze litigation files to develop a theory of case and legal strategy.
  • Initiate and conduct disputes and litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting examinations, and preparing hearing briefs.
  • Conduct settlement discussions, including settlement conferences and mediation sessions.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with external legal counsel as needed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in law and membership in the Quebec Bar.
  • 7 to 9+ years' experience in litigation, including construction law.
  • Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Strong legal argumentation skills, both oral and written.
  • Perfect command of French and very good command of English.
  • Good knowledge of relevant computer tools and software, including the Microsoft Office suite and jurisprudence search engines.
  • Demonstrated judgment, initiative, leadership, autonomy, versatility, and team spirit.
  • Solution-oriented analytical mind.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.

About Pomerleau

Pomerleau is a national leader in the construction industry, specializing in building, civil, and infrastructure projects throughout Canada. We are committed to developing a respectful and inclusive workplace, where everyone has the opportunity to achieve and succeed. We celebrate our differences as strengths and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.



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