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Legal Counsel, Construction
Broccolini. Support project teams and internal stakeholders on construction, compliance, employment, and other civil law matters .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in construction and real estate law, compliance, and employment law, with a strong ability to negotiate and manage contracts and disputes. Proficient in providing legal opinions and advice while ensuring regulatory compliance across various business units.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Construction Law ExpertiseContract Negotiation and ManagementRegulatory Compliance AdvisoryBilingual Communication SkillsLegal Experience in Civil Matters
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Hard Skills
Contract ReviewLegal Opinion PreparationDispute ManagementConstruction Claims ManagementEmployment Law Advisory
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProactive AttitudeProfessionalism
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)Member of the Barreau du Québec
Industry Keywords
ConstructionReal Estate LawComplianceEmployment LawCivil Matters
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support project teams and internal stakeholders on construction, compliance, employment, and other civil law matters
- Provide legal opinions on construction and real estate law, compliance, employment law, and other civil matters
- Advise project teams and business units throughout construction, development, and operations
- Conduct in-depth contract reviews
- Deliver periodic internal training sessions
- Provide legal advice on project management issues and subcontractor claims
- Negotiate, draft, revise, and manage construction contracts, subcontracts, and material and equipment supply contracts
- Negotiate, draft, revise, and manage construction claims
- Prepare legal opinions and draft legal correspondence for construction projects
- Manage disputes arising during or after the construction process
- Maintain case files and gather relevant information for external counsel handling litigation matters
- Advise departments and business units on regulatory and corporate compliance obligations
- Provide legal support on employment contracts, workplace policies, and labor and employment disputes
- Handle general civil matters, including corporate, insurance, and general contract matters
- Work closely with other members of the legal team
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 3 years of legal experience, ideally including experience in construction (residential, industrial, commercial, and/or institutional projects), compliance, employment, or other civil matters
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and member of the Barreau du Québec
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
- Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously
- Excellent organizational skills
- Autonomous, proactive, and professional
Benefits
Comp & perks- Group insurance plan with three plans to choose from
- Telemedicine with 24/7 access to a nurse or physician
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional training and development program
- Mentorship program
- Healthy lunch program at a very reasonable cost
- Active social and wellness committee
- Free access to modern gym facilities, personal training, and group classes
- Ample free parking
- Free espresso, coffee, and tea
- Competitive compensation program