Pomerleau

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you. As a Legal Counsel working in the operational support team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role in the future success of the business by providing strategic legal counsel in matters of corporate and commercial law. Supporting large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will have the opportunity to provide strategic legal advisory and support on day-to-day activities and operations of the company (Pomerleau and its subsidiaries). What You Will Do Provid e strategic legal advice to the Companies executive and management teams Providing legal advice to project teams during the course of construction on Projects across Canada and the United States, including management and preparation of claims under project contracts Provid e general legal advice as required by the Companies’ operations in relation to disputes relating to procurement, environmental, employment, labour, real estate, and other areas of law Managing all aspects of active litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings on the Companies’ behalf, including drafting pleadings, preparing document disclosure, conducting examinations, and running mediations, motions, trials , and arbitrations Assisting in the preparation and implementation of corporate governance policies Managing, coordinating, and collaborating with external legal counsel This role could be for you if you have Hold a juris doctorate, or bachelor’s degree in law, and be a member of the Law Society of Ontario or an other common law Canadian jurisdiction The successful candidate will be required to obtain federal personal security clearance to the Level of Secret (10 years of continuous Canada residency, clear criminal record) Have 3 to 5 years of experience in private practice, or as in-house counsel, with experience in construction law, commercial litigation and /or contract disputes Possess excellent legal reasoning, judgement, and the ability to apply these skills in a solution-focused problem-solving manner Be open to business travel to various regions of Canada and the United States as may be required Additional Assets Include Fluently bilingual in both official languages Knowledge of the construction industry Why you should apply For the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Read our entire list of benefits HERE !

Nous sommes Pomerleau. Et vous pourriez l'être aussi. Chez Pomerleau, nous comprenons pertinemment que notre mission n’est pas seulement de créer des infrastructures ou d’ériger des édifices, mais bien de bâtir des communautés. En tant que chef de file de l’industrie de la construction depuis près de 60 ans, nous visons toujours à avoir un impact positif sur la vie des gens que nous servons partout au Canada. Pour ce faire, nous mettons tout en œuvre pour être à l’écoute de leurs besoins, pour ne jamais perdre de vue les réalités de demain et innover pour travailler de façon plus engagée, plus collaborative et plus durable. C’est ainsi, ensemble, que nous redéfinissions notre pratique — pour le bien de notre métier et des prochaines générations. À quoi ressemblera votre semaine de travail? Sous la responsabilité de la Vice-présidence exécutive – Cheffe des affaires juridiques, le titulaire du poste agira à titre de conseiller juridique responsable d’un large éventail de dossiers en matière de droit transactionnel, notamment en fusion et acquisition, financement de projets (bancaire et obligataire), réorganisation d’entreprises, ainsi qu’en droit commercial et corporatif auprès de Pomerleau et sa filiale, Pomerleau Capital.

We are Pomerleau. And you could be too. At Pomerleau, we fully understand that our mission is not only to create infrastructure or erect buildings, but to build communities. As a leader in the construction industry for nearly 60 years, we always aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve across Canada. To do this, we do everything we can to listen to their needs, to never lose sight of the realities of tomorrow and to innovate in a more committed, more collaborative and more sustainable way. Together, this is how we redefine our practice - for the good of our profession and of future generations. What YOU Will Do Supporting Pomerleau’s project teams through project execution in respect of contract administration, and providing solution-oriented advice to resolve course-of-construction issues with project owners, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants Drafting and negotiating complex project contracts with project owners, including in the context of DBFOM, DBF, PDBF, PDB, DB and all manner of CCDC contracts Drafting and negotiating subcontracts, supply and consulting agreements Advising on the structuring of, and drafting and negotiating agreements governing, relationships with project partners, including joint ventures, general and limited partnerships and bidding consortia arrangements Advising Pomerleau’s project finance team in respect of project financing matters Supporting Pomerleau’s bid teams, advising on procurement and tendering matters (public and private), bid compliance, and negotiation, including leading and/or participating in commercially confidential meetings Working with the legal and commercial teams to develop, update and improve Pomerleau’s standard contracting processes and precedents Retaining, coordinating and collaborating with external legal counsel Any other associated tasks relating to the operations of the Pomerleau and its subsidiaries What YOU Will Bring Hold a juris doctorate, or bachelor’s degree in law, and be a member of the Law Society of Ontario Have 4-5+ years of experience in corporate and commercial law Demonstrate relevant experience with PPP-type contractual arrangements Excellent negotiation and legal argumentation skills, both verbally and in writing You thrive working in a collaborative and team environment You are a self-starter and not afraid to be resourceful and ask questions Ability to travel to various regions in Canada where work representation may be required Bonus If You Also Have Working knowledge of the construction industry Fluently bilingual in both official languages, both written and oral Why Choose Pomerleau Competitive salary 4 weeks’ vacation Group insurance (including a health spending account!) Group RRSP Employer paid monthly public transit pass Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement Employee assistance program Exciting training opportunities Dynamic culture Exciting career opportunities Summer hours all year long Access to telemedecine platform Diaolgue for free New work from home policy What are you waiting for? Let's build something extraordinary together. Apply now to join the team. We want to hear from you! We thank all applicants on the clear legal job board, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Be sure to join our Talent Network to stay informed about all job opportunities at Pomerleau. Pomerleau Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. During any stage of the recruitment and hiring process, accommodation for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

We are Pomerleau. And you could be too. At Pomerleau, we fully understand that our mission is not only to create infrastructure or erect buildings, but to build communities. As a leader in the construction industry for nearly 60 years, we always aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve across Canada. To do this, we do everything we can to listen to their needs, to never lose sight of the realities of tomorrow and to innovate in a more committed, more collaborative and more sustainable way. Together, this is how we redefine our practice - for the good of our profession and of future generations. The Opportunity Act as legal counsel in matters of corporate and commercial law to support the day-to-day activities and operations of the company (Pomerleau and its subsidiaries). If you are looking to be a part of a rapidly growing legal team with great opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement, apply today! What YOU Will Do Supporting Pomerleau’s project teams through project execution in respect of contract administration, and providing solution-oriented advice to resolve course-of-construction issues with project owners, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants Drafting and negotiating complex project contracts with project owners, including in the context of DBFOM, DBF, PDBF, PDB, DB and all manner of CCDC contracts Drafting and negotiating subcontracts, supply and consulting agreements Advising on the structuring of, and drafting and negotiating agreements governing, relationships with project partners, including joint ventures, general and limited partnerships and bidding consortia arrangements Advising Pomerleau’s project finance team in respect of project financing matters Supporting Pomerleau’s bid teams, advising on procurement and tendering matters (public and private), bid compliance, and negotiation, including leading and/or participating in commercially confidential meetings Working with the legal and commercial teams to develop, update and improve Pomerleau’s standard contracting processes and precedents Retaining, coordinating and collaborating with external legal counsel Any other associated tasks relating to the operations of the Pomerleau and its subsidiaries   What YOU Will Bring Hold a juris doctorate, or bachelor’s degree in law, and be a member of the Law Society of Ontario Have 2 to 7 years of experience in corporate and commercial law Demonstrate relevant experience with PPP-type contractual arrangements Excellent negotiation and legal argumentation skills, both verbally and in writing You thrive working in a collaborative and team environment You are a self-starter and not afraid to be resourceful and ask questions Ability to travel to various regions in Canada where work representation may be required Bonus if you also have: Working knowledge of the construction industry Fluently bilingual in both official languages, both written and oral   Why Choose Pomerleau Competitive salary 4 weeks’ vacation Group insurance (including a health spending account!) Group RRSP Employer paid monthly public transit pass Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement Employee assistance program Exciting training opportunities Dynamic culture Exciting career opportunities Summer hours all year long Access to telemedecine platform Diaolgue for free New work from home policy   What are you waiting for? Let's build something extraordinary together. Apply now to join the team. We want to hear from you! We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Be sure to join our Talent Network to stay informed about all job opportunities at Pomerleau. Pomerleau Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. During any stage of the recruitment and hiring process, accommodation for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.