Staff Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Lindsay Construction Full time

**Position**: Staff Lawyer

**Location**: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Lindsay Construction is a company of engineers, contractors, and managers that have been active in civil, industrial, and building construction throughout the Atlantic Provinces since 1959. More recently, it has also grown to include in-house counsel, and the Lindsay Risk and Legal Department strives to uphold the company’s reputation for high performance and quality work.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Director, Risk and Legal, the Staff Lawyer at Lindsay is responsible for assisting with developing, implementing, and maintaining risk management practices that enable Lindsay Construction to make risk-effective decisions.

You will be responsible for assisting the Director in identifying, evaluating, mitigating, and monitoring the company’s operational risk, with specific focus on insurance, contracts, and compliance.

Position Benefits

**Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Lindsay**:
Flexible working hours throughout the year (early “Lindsay Fridays”)

Competitive salary

Group insurance

Group RRSP with 4% matching

On-site gym facilities and a personal fitness reimbursement account

Frequent social and community-based events

Opportunities to collaborate closely with, and learn from, senior personnel and other departments

Position Responsibilities

Here are the types of things you’ll be responsible for in this role:
Drafting and revising internal company policies

Reviewing and advising on contracts

Coordinate insurance claims

Conduct legal research and prepare reports and presentations

Assist with internal risk-related training

Help ensure compliance with risk mitigation policies and procedures

Collaborate with external counsel and advisors as directed

Assist with responding to legal and compliance inquiries from key stakeholders

Interpret and report on legislation, regulations, and other legal requirements

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Member in good standing of a provincial/territorial bar association and eligible for membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society

0-2 years experience practicing law

**Note**: while experience is preferred, all interested and motivated applicants are encouraged to apply

Strong communication and analytical skills

High degree of attention to detail

Interest and/or experience in the construction industry is an asset

**How to Apply**:
Lindsay’s goal is to reflect the communities we build. We encourage qualified individuals from historically disadvantaged groups, including Indigenous People, African Canadians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, retirees, and women in positions where they are underrepresented, to apply. Applicants from these groups may self-identify on their cover letter or resume if they wish.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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