In-House Counsel: Construction & Real Estate (On-Site)

JD Development Group

Markham

On-site

CAD 125,000 - 170,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

JD Development Group seeks an experienced In-House Counsel to lead the company’s legal function across its construction and real estate development operations. You will provide strategic guidance, own risk and compliance, and manage contracts and disputes while supervising the Law Clerk.

Responsibilities include negotiating high-value agreements, advising on the Construction Act, and overseeing litigation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
4–9 years of legal experience in construction, real estate, or commercial law.
Strong working knowledge of Ontario's Construction Act.
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and risk-management skills.
Proven ability to lead, delegate, and develop staff.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal guidance to executive leadership and operations on construction, real estate, commercial, and corporate matters.
Negotiate and approve high-value and complex agreements (prime contracts, subcontractor and consultant agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leases).
Advise on Ontario's Construction Act, including liens, holdbacks, prompt payment, and adjudication.
Own legal risk assessment and mitigation across projects and corporate operations.
Oversee litigation, arbitration, mediation, and adjudication, and manage relationships with external counsel and external legal spend.
Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance and approve corporate policies and legal templates.
Supervise and mentor the Law Clerk, setting priorities and quality standards.