Legal Counsel
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Job Description
The Legal Counsel will support the Project team and the Legal Director on various legal and contractual matters including but not limited to the drafting and negotiation of agreements templates contractual interpretation the handling of claims and litigation and dispute resolution proceedings.
Under the Legal Directors supervision the Legal Counsel will among other things:
- Draft negotiate and review subcontracts and template documents in collaboration with the Procurement department.
- Provide Construction Act legal advice.
- Provide support in litigation and dispute resolution proceedings.
- Provide support to the Property team in respect of access and permit matters.
- Advise the Contract Management team in respect of the administration of contracts including design agreements and subcontracts.
- Draft and review correspondence in support of Project Agreement variations and claims.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
Qualifications :
- 57 years of experience in litigation or corporate counsel roles
- Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Ontario
- Experience in construction engineering or related industries is a significant asset
- Experience on P3 and other large complex construction projects is a significant asset
- Experience with dispute resolution is an asset
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and great commercial judgment
- The ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and trust with all stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills including resiliency
Additional Information :
We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Disability Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Extended medical insurance
- (Optional) RRSP matching
- Discretionary Bonus
Why OTG
Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG) located in the heart of Downtown Toronto where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees organizes family events and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews salary increases comprehensive health benefits generous RRSP matching industry education support and career development opportunities.
The benefits to Ontario are immense! With the Ontario Line were bringing faster more reliable transit access to over 227500 people within a 10minute walk of a station. Imagine reducing daily travel time easing crowding on Line 1 and making up to 57000 more jobs accessible by transit in under 45 minutes for Toronto residents. As the project progresses economic and community growth will flourish creating thousands of job opportunities annually. And by providing an alternative transportation option we contribute to reducing traffic congestion greenhouse gases and fuel consumption.
At OTG we embrace diversity recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equalopportunity employer encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people racialized people neurodivergent people people with disabilities and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. If youre ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the worlds most diverse cities dont wait any longerapply now!
While we appreciate your interest only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
