Legal Counsel

Babcock & Wilcox; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities

Educational programs

Mentorship and training

Social events

Job summary

Babcock & Wilcox Canada is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to support domestic and international contracts, NDAs, and vendor terms. You will review various contract documents, participate in negotiations, and engage outside counsel when necessary, under the guidance of Senior Counsel.

The role requires a Bachelor of Laws and 5–7 years of experience in contract law, with a focus on risk assessment and compliance across jurisdictions. Hybrid work in Canada is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree required.
• 5–7 years of domestic and international contract experience preferred.
• Detail oriented, composed under pressure, able to manage conflicts, make timely decisions with high ethics.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contracts, NDAs, teaming and customer/vendor terms.
• Support proposal and contract processes domestically and internationally.
• Engage outside counsel as needed and manage litigation coordination.
• Draft and review contracts and risk-related review documents.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Composed under pressure

Manages conflicts

Timely decision making

High ethics and values

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Babcock & Wilcox is a leader and innovator in energy transition, providing an extensive range of proven, clean power production technologies. We deliver environmentally conscious, technology-driven solutions and services to energy and industrial customers worldwide – safely, ethically and as promised. At B&W you'll find interesting and challenging work, outstanding career growth opportunities, a competitive benefits package, and a great work environment.

B&W Canada is currently seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of Legal Counsel. This role comes with training and mentorship. You will become part of a team of 3 locally and 7 between Canada and the U.S.

Why choose B&W?

• Highly supportive work environment focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Great team environment
• Opportunities to travel for the company domestically and internationally
• Educational opportunities though courses dedicated to product knowledge and job skill improvement
• Social events
• Mentorship and training when onboarded and throughout your career

Job Description Summary

Legal Counsel provides services to all business units and B&W entities. The primary emphasis of this role includes commercial and contract review, as well as overall proposal and contract support services, both domestic and international. You will review all types of contract documents including NDAs, teaming agreements, customer terms, vendor terms, change orders and settlement agreements, as well as support dispute resolution, where necessary. All this is supported by Senior Counsel.

Specific Duties Include

• Prepare legal documents (i.e. contracts, LNTPs, non-disclosure agreements, letters)
• Review requests for proposals, proposals, contract bid documents and contract terms and conditions, providing clarifications and exceptions.
• Assist or participate in negotiations of contracts and settlement agreements.
• Prepare review documents and approval documents for contract risks.
• Engage outside legal counsel when necessary.
• Oversee the process of filing, handling and discharging construction liens
• Apprise management of relevant changes to the law and the enactment of new laws and regulations.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations and case law and, if necessary, discuss with outside legal specialists.
• Ensure management is aware of and is properly implementing corporate administrative policies and procedures.
• Conduct training sessions to ensure understanding and reinforce compliance with policies, ethics and legal requirements.
• Manage legal disputes in a manner most beneficial to the Company. Participate in settlement negotiations.
• Provide assistance in resolving disputes and recommend settlement positions.
• Take the lead in litigation management and co-ordination with outside legal counsel.

Education and/or Relevant Experience

A Bachelor of Laws. Would prefer 5-7 years of experience, which includes domestic and international contract experience and/or other related or transferrable experience.

Candidate Requirements

• Detail Oriented
• Composed under pressureManages conflictsTimely decision making/qualityHigh ethics and values

  Compensation is $85,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year and is determined by experience.

  Location(s)

  Work Location

  Hybrid

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