Legal Counsel in Burnaby

Cone Tec is a global leader in geocharacterization.

We help clients explore, build, and protect the world with confidence by delivering better information for better decisions across field, office, shop, and research environments.

We lead through Safety, Quality, People, Execution, and Innovation.

Our values Respect, Accountability, Excellence, and Curiosity set the standard for how we advise, challenge, collaborate, and deliver.

Cone Tec is seeking a practical, business-minded lawyer to serve as the Group’s internal legal resource.

The role of Legal Counsel is to reduce overall business risk by improving the speed and consistency with which Cone Tec handles legal and contractual matters and standardizing our approach to risk across the business.

• ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
• Contracts
• Build the framework for contract review, signing and escalation; guide and train regional contract managers and operations teams.
• Own the contracting process for larger contracts, including MSAs with our largest customers, and support review of high-value customer contracts and escalated customer issues.
• Maintain regional and service-specific T&Cs, country “standard” contracts, and legal collateral for proposals responses.
• Partner with operations and procurement so supplier MSAs, high-value purchase contracts and premises leases are balanced and protect Cone Tec (quality, service, payment terms, auto-renewal).
• Centralize NDAs, confidentiality and other agreements; oversee legal terms of major grant contracts (e. g., ERA, NRC).
• Risk, Governance & Corporate
• Manage VINCI Group and SF anti-corruption and risk management processes and supporting procedures; own delegation of authority policy and documentation.
• Maintain corporate records for all legal entities: annual resolutions, filings, officer/director listings, and compliance with bylaws, group rules and local requirements.
• Other Matters
• HR: Maintain standard employment agreements; review HR policies with a legal lens; advise on escalated HR matters and separations.
• Insurance: Provide oversight of the global insurance program and annual renewals; coordinate appropriate coverage with Soletanche Freyssinet, executives and operations.
• Tax: Develop and maintain intercompany agreements supporting transfer pricing; support Finance on escalated tax matters.
• Accounting: Manage escalated collections requiring legal remedy.
• Intellectual Property: Support trademark matters and website privacy compliance.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL. B.) from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of a Canadian law society.

Experience requirements

• Strong commercial contracts background (drafting, negotiation, contract management), gained in-house or in a corporate/commercial practice.
• Working knowledge of corporate governance and entity maintenance.
• Cross-border (Canada/US) or international experience.
• Construction, engineering or industrial services exposure is an asset.
• Pragmatic and commercially minded, with the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Sound judgment in assessing legal risk and determining when to engage external counsel.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively advise and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in both structured and evolving environments.
• Why Cone Tec
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor, providing practical guidance on matters that directly influence business outcomes.
• Enjoy a diverse in-house practice spanning commercial, corporate, employment, regulatory, and operational legal matters.
• Partner with leaders across Canada and international operations to support growth and manage risk.
• Work in a culture where people act with integrity, take ownership, pursue excellent execution, and challenge assumptions to find better solutions.
• Join an organization with a strong safety culture and a commitment to operational excellence.
• Receive a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and eligibility for the annual bonus program.

Cone Tec is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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