Legal Counsel

**Who we are**:
Kenaidan is an employee owned general contractor building heavy civil/structural concrete, water works and ICI projects and we're looking to build on our team. We offer exceptional opportunities including **career development**: and training through our Kenaidan Centre for Learning and grow from within potential for skilled, motivated construction professionals. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees **work-life balance**: with a **competitive compensation**: package including:

- Top wages
- Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
- Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
- Employee Share Ownership
- Vacation and Sick/FR days

We currently have an opening in **Mississauga, ON**: for a:
**Legal Counsel**:
The Legal Counsel provides comprehensive legal support and guidance to the organization to support the management or risk and maintenance of costs.
**How will you contribute to the team?**:
**Risk Management**:

- Create and implement strategic approaches to manage legal risks at both corporate and project levels.
- Review various types of commercial and corporate agreements and provide legal advice on the potential legal implications for the organization. Work with leadership to identify and manage risk.
- Assist project teams by providing legal advice on managing project risks and related legal matters, ensuring projects are executed within legal parameters.

**Litigation Management**:

- Assist in the handling of disputes that arise during construction projects through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. Attend project meetings at jobsite to foster collaboration and facilitate early detection of claims or disputes.
- Oversee outside counsel on various matters around corporate law, construction law, and insurance claims, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Monitor and manage external legal costs to ensure that the organization is getting value for the money and look for cost saving opportunities.

**Preparing Legal Documents**:

- Draft various contractual agreements, including corporate agreements, procurement agreements, and construction service delivery agreements and ensure they are legally sound and protect the company's interests ensuring clarity in contract terms to prevent disputes.

**Insurance Management**:

- Review and provide advice on insurance policy risks and managing litigation related to insurance claims.
- Interface with insurance brokers on coverages and renewals. Identify gaps coverage gaps and work with management and the insurer to address.

**Records Management and Legal Knowledge**:

- Maintain and manage corporate legal records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal corporate governance.
- Stay current with laws, rulings, and regulations that impact the organization.
- Provide training to employees on legislation, compliance, and best practices to minimize legal risks while promoting a culture of legal awareness and ethical behaviour.

**Staff Management**:

- Lead, coach, develop and motivate direct reports. Ensure that performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner.
- Manage team morale ensuring that the project team is working cohesively and address in a timely manner.

**Education and Experience**:

- A law degree (JD or LLB) and licensed with the Law Society of Ontario.
- 8 years practicing business corporate law with at least 3 years experience with construction law.
- Strong understanding of construction law, contract law, and relevant regulations in Canada.
- Exhibit excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills, professionalism, and attention to detail.

**Working Conditions**:

- Office based position
- Kenaidan is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)._

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. to provide resumes to this or any other job posting will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.