Construction Contracts Lead - Risk & Compliance

Confidential; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Construction Contracts Specialist in Toronto to review, negotiate, and administer construction contracts, reporting to the Legal Director and collaborating with Estimating, PM, Operations, Procurement and Finance.

The successful candidate will prepare markups and risk summaries, monitor deadlines, and escalate complex matters for guidance. Experience with Canadian contract forms and Ontario law is preferred.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, Law Clerk Studies, Business Administration, Construction Management or related field.
• Approximately 3–5 years of experience reviewing, negotiating, or administering contracts within construction, infrastructure, engineering or project-based industry.
• Direct experience with general contractors, civil contractors or engineering-construction firms is strongly preferred.
• Experience with prime contracts, subcontracts, amendments, change orders, notices and claims documentation.
• Familiarity with Canadian construction contract forms (CCDC/CCA) and Ontario Construction Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review owner contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements and related construction documents and prepare markups and risk summaries.
• Negotiate routine terms within company guidelines and escalate high-risk matters to Legal Director.
• Coordinate feedback from Estimating, Project Management, Operations, Procurement, Finance and other stakeholders.
• Assist project teams in understanding obligations, deadlines and deliverables; monitor notices and potential claims.
• Maintain contract files, logs and version control; support template improvements and workflow enhancements.

Skills

Contract review

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Law/Paralegal/Construction mgmt degree

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Construction Contracts Specialist in Toronto to review, negotiate, and administer construction contracts, reporting to the Legal Director and collaborating with Estimating, PM, Operations, Procurement and Finance.

The successful candidate will prepare markups and risk summaries, monitor deadlines, and escalate complex matters for guidance. Experience with Canadian contract forms and Ontario law is preferred.