Contract Lawyer

OSCO Group Services Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction group company in New Brunswick is seeking a legal professional specializing in construction law. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience, strong time management, and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include managing contracts, litigation files, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. A comprehensive compensation package including health benefits is offered.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP and tax-free savings account options

Educational bursaries for children of employees

Health & wellness programming

Celebratory events

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New Brunswick or willing to get licensed.
• Minimum of 4 years of post-call experience in commercial law.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Conduct contractual review of construction contracts.
• Manage litigation files.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review, edit and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Conduct contractual review of construction contracts for customers and suppliers
• Conduct contractual negotiations with customers and suppliers
• Manage litigation files
• Review and edit credit applications
• Manage contractual deadlines and notice requirements and contractual requirements
• Coordinating with outside counsel through the General Counsel
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to manage high volume of workload
• Enhance knowledge in the specialty area of Construction Law

Technical Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree; licensed to practice law in New Brunswick or willing to do get licensed here within a short time period
• Minimum of 4 years of post-call experience preferably in commercial law
• Strong understanding of construction contracts (., CCDC, AIA, bespoke agreements
• Experience within construction law would be considered a strong asset

Business Requirements

• Time management and organizational skills
• Experience setting and managing priorities with flexibility in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines

Cultural Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in communicating at all levels of the organization

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.