Legal Counsel

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government's initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Position Purpose
IO is responsible for delivering Ontario's largest and most exciting infrastructure projects, including hospitals, highways, courthouses, cultural venues, correctional facilities, subways, light rail systems, and GO Transit. The Commercial Resolutions Group is a specialized branch of IO's legal department that manages complex claims and disputes. This role exists to reduce risk on major projects, minimize reliance on external counsel, and provide strategic legal advice that supports project success.

What You Will Do

• Resolve major disputes on Ontario's most important infrastructure projects
• Be the primary legal advisor on several troubled projects, addressing complex issues during construction
• Provide high-quality, commercially focused legal advice to senior executives and project teams
• Develop clear, practical solutions to challenging problems
• Negotiate directly with opposing counsel on high-impact matters
• Collaborate with integrated project teams including engineers, architects, project managers, finance experts, and procurement specialists
• Oversee and coordinate external counsel, including litigation and arbitration matters
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on lessons learned from active disputes

What We Are Looking For

• A few years' experience (Legal Counsel) or several years' experience (Senior Legal Counsel) in litigation and/or commercial law
• Experience in any of the following is considered an asset: construction law, contract and claims management, infrastructure law
• Member of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical advice
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and reliable
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and decision-making contexts
• Curiosity and openness to solving complex problems with multiple possible outcomes
• Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to challenge assumptions
• Professional learnings that reflect legal reasoning, negotiation, and dispute resolution competencies

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee's annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee's role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive salary range of
$108,900
to
$187,800
(
L1 & L2
level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on
October 21, 2025
at
12:00 pm
.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others' differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.