Legal Counsel in Burnaby

We are looking for Legal Counsel possessing transactional, corporate and/or litigation experience to join our Legal Department in one of our legal hub offices. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in various legal functions within the department, including:

• Providing advice and assistance to the company and its various home office functional groups.
• Managing litigation and disputes.
• Review and negotiation of construction and engineering services contracts as well as subcontracts and material supply agreements.
• Supporting business units and profit centers by acting as dedicated legal support and engaging with key members of senior management.

Critical thinking, problem-solving and excellent judgment are key qualities to achieve success in this role. The position will report to the Group General Counsel.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing regular and ongoing legal advice with respect to legal issues facing the Company.
• Assisting and coordinating with other members of the Legal Department with other legal needs of the Company, as necessary.
• Providing comprehensive oversight of all legal matters of each District and providing a full range of timely and responsive legal advice and support to each District Management.
• Drafting joint venture agreements, consortiums, MOUs, term sheets, and other service agreements and associated transactional documents including first nations engagement agreements and documents.
• Ensuring the Company’s contracting protocols, commercial standards and guidelines are followed.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts relative to the legal aspects and risks of matters assigned.
• Responsible for negotiations of prime contracts, joint ventures, MOUs, term sheets and related agreements.
• Coordinating negotiations on major subcontracts with the business lead and internal supply network lead.
• Performing initial case assessment and review of relevant contractual provisions, facts, and applicable law to provide early accurate case/matter risk assessments.
• Participating as an integral member of teams in the development of detailed claims.
• Collaborating with outside counsel, internal resources, and external experts on the resolution of claims, disputes, and other matters.
• Coordinating resolution strategy with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of transactional, corporate and/or litigation experience with a large law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Bilingualism is required – including complete fluency in both French and English.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Pragmatic judgment, particularly in determining the significance of legal matters and effectively measuring and balancing legal and business risks.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, with ability to synthesize complex legal issues to essential elements for internal clients and interact with Sr. leaders and C-Suite.
• Self-driven & resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as in groups in a demanding environment.
• Must have excellent negotiation skills, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional admission to the Barreau du Quebec (Quebec Bar) is considered an asset.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.