Counsel, Legal in Toronto

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

This position is located in Toronto, Ontario.

What is the Opportunity?

We are seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to support utility construction projects across complex delivery models. This role partners with project and business teams to manage legal and commercial risk, negotiate construction, design, joint venture, and subcontract agreements, and provide practical legal guidance from bid through project closeout. The ideal candidate is a clear communicator who can manage external counsel, support claims and disputes, and deliver solutions-focused contract advice that keeps projects moving.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Legal and risk review of construction contracts.
• Review and negotiation of project agreements, design agreements, joint venture agreements, and subcontract and supply agreements in Bid-Build, Design-Build, EPC or PPP frameworks.
• Provide legal/commercial advice to project management teams and business unit leaders on a broad range of legal issues affecting the business, such as legal and commercial risk transfer, procurement law, labour and employment matters, etc.
• Liaise between business unit leaders and external counsel on claims and litigation files.
• Actively manage and give instructions to external counsel on claims and litigation files.
• Identify key legal project risks, conduct contract training and assist with proposed solutions to project teams.
• Prepare template suite of contracts for use by project teams (teaming agreements, subcontracts and services contracts, design services agreements, consortium agreements, joint venture and partnership agreements, alliance agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements).
• Provide advice throughout the full life cycle of projects, including at bid, project execution and post-execution phases.
• Coordinate with business unit leaders and project management teams on corporate approval policies and procedures, including project risk committee, commercial risk committee, Board of Directors approvals, etc.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Member in good standing with the Law Society in the jurisdiction of practice.
• 3-7 years of post-call legal experience.
• Experience with some or all of contract law, construction law, labour and employment law, litigation management, EPC, or renewable energy project procurement in various construction sectors preferred.
• Civil engineering background and/or fluency in French is an asset.
• Experience with renewable energy development, electrical transmission/distribution, or utility related work an asset.
• Experience with conducting or managing construction disputes from the outset to conclusion, including through mediation, litigation, arbitration, adjudication, etc.
• Construction and/or engineering industry experience, including with respect to contracts.
• Verbal reasoning skills, ability to interpret the precise meaning of written documents such as contracts, legislation, case decisions.
• Knowledge of construction industry practices, including procurement methodology, risk profile norms, standard form contract provisions.
• Ability to draft contracts, submissions, statements, correspondence etc.
• Ability to identify risks presented by project contracts and propose practical solutions to managing or mitigating the risks.

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement.

The expected pay range for this role is $138,000 - $155,000 per year. Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.