Provide legal advice on construction procurement, tendering, and project delivery models
Draft, review, and negotiate construction, engineering, and consultant agreements
Advise on contract structures, risk management, liabilities, and mitigation strategies providing advice and options which consider legal, business and political interests and industry practices
Support clients delivering projects across water, wastewater, waste management, transportation, social housing facilities, and other municipal infrastructure services
Manage and provide advice on construction disputes, including: Liens, Compliance with the Construction Act, Delay, deficiency and contract default claims, Extras and change-order matters, Utility conflicts or damage to utilities
Provide strategic legal opinions to leadership and project teams
Collaborate with internal departments and external partners including consultants, and utility owners,
Keep up to date with legislative developments in Construction law and advise accordingly
Conduct construction adjudications, tribunal appearances and litigation as required including examinations for discovery, motions, pretrials, mediations and trials
Identify the need for and participate in continuous process improvement opportunities both for client teams and in Legal Services
Manage files of varying degrees of complexity, importance, and urgency and remain responsive to client requests.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree
10+ years of relevant Legal Experience
Called to the Ontario Bar and membership in good standing
Strong background in construction law
Experience with municipal, public sector, or infrastructure projects is an asset.

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan with dedicated coverage for social work, counselling and psychological expenses— starting on your very first day!
OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
Start with 5 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares , and inclusivity is celebrated.
Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

Senior Legal Counsel, Construction Law

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