Senior Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada LRO Staffing Full time

About The Opportunity
Our client, a leader in the infrastructure industry, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their Canadian legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on business environment and enjoys supporting complex, multi-jurisdictional operations across Canada.

As Legal Counsel, you'll play a key role in providing pragmatic legal advice and ensuring risk-managed growth across the organization's business units. You'll advise on commercial, operational, and regulatory matters while supporting executive and operational teams on strategic decisions. This role is a maternity leave coverage (1 year+) with a high likelihood of going permanent as their team is growing in Canada. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Provide legal analysis and advice on a broad range of issues, including commercial contracts, construction, supply chain, insurance, and litigation
  • Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements and support consistency across national operations
  • Manage claims and litigation files in collaboration with external counsel
  • Support compliance initiatives and ensure licensing and regulatory requirements are met
  • Advise HR on employment law and labour relations matters
  • Collaborate with the national legal team and internal business partners to drive efficient, risk-aware decision-making

About You
The successful candidate will have the following:

  • LL.B. or J.D. and member in good standing with a Canadian law society (Ontario preferred)
  • 5-8 years of post-call experience in private practice and/or in-house
  • Strong background in commercial or construction law; experience in logistics or industrial sectors is an asset
  • Skilled in negotiation, contract review, and managing competing priorities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a practical, business-focused approach

About the Job
This is a term position with a duration of 1 year to 18 months.

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How To Apply
Please apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job
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LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

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