Construction Lawyer – Independent Contractor (Canada) – Remote

MT>Align, a division of McCarthy Tétrault LLP; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative legal service provider is seeking motivated construction lawyers to join their roster as independent contractors. This role offers the flexibility to control your hours, work remotely, and engage with a diverse client base on sophisticated legal matters. You'll have the opportunity to draft and negotiate critical procurement documents while ensuring compliance and resolving disputes. Join a forward-thinking team that values autonomy and supports your career growth in a dynamic legal landscape. If you're ready to take charge of your legal career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting and reviewing construction contracts.
• Knowledge of lien payments and bonding issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for procurement and construction agreements.
• Assist with compliance and dispute resolution in construction law.

Skills

Drafting procurement documents

Negotiating construction contracts

Lien payments and bonding issues

Compliance with contractual requirements

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

Construction Lawyer – Independent Contractor (Canada) – Remote

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Have control over your hours. Work for yourself, but with us!

MT>Align, a division of McCarthy Tétrault LLP, pairs high calibre independent contract lawyers with our clients who need legal support. Through MT>Align, successful applicants will join our roster and will have the opportunity to potentially work on engagements providing sophisticated legal support to a diverse client base.

By joining MT>Align you will have access to stimulating legal work with a slate of high quality clients, while enjoying autonomy, flexibility, and control over your career; you can be a part of McCarthy Tétrault’s leading-edge new service, while still being able to choose when you work, where you work, and how many hours you work.

Role Description

MT>Align is seeking English speaking, French speaking, and fully bilingual highly-motivated junior and experienced construction lawyers to join our roster. The candidate must have experience in:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various procurement documents and related agreements, including stipulated price, cost-plus, construction management, Engineering Procurement & Construction Management contracts, Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contracts, construction financing, etc.
• Experience with lien payments, bonding issues, disputes, and questions relating to compliance with contractual requirements.

To learn more about MT>Align, please visit us at www.mtalign.ca or contact us at [e-mail].

McCarthy Tétrault LLP provides a broad range of legal services, advising on large and complex assignments for Canadian and international interests. The firm has a substantial presence in Canada’s major commercial centres as well as in New York City and London, UK.

Built on an integrated approach to the practice of law and delivery of innovative client services, the firm brings its legal talent, industry insight, and practice experience to help clients achieve their desired results. McCarthy Tétrault LLP is an equal opportunity employer and fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services