Legal Counsel - Canada Infrastructure

Arcadis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a high performing Legal Counsel to support Canada's in-house Legal Team. The role focuses on contract review, negotiation and risk management for infrastructure and professional services projects across Canada.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years post‑call experience and licensure in Ontario or another Canadian province, with familiarity with PDB, Alliancing and multi‑party contracting. You will work with project teams and external counsel to deliver compliant, commercially sound

Qualifications

• 3–6 years post-call experience in private practice or in-house (commercial, construction, infrastructure or professional services)
• Licensed to practice in Ontario, Alberta or another Canadian province
• Experience supporting infrastructure, construction, engineering or professional services matters
• Familiarity with PDB, Alliancing and other alternative delivery contracting models
• Experience advising on legal and contractual risk management; exposure to disputes or litigation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive commercial legal support during pursuit, negotiation and delivery of contracts (Design‑Build‑Finance, Progressive Design‑Build, Target Cost Contracts, Alliance Contracting)
• Provide proactive guidance on legal and contractual risks to project and bid teams
• Support bidding processes by reviewing and negotiating client contracts from initiation to closure
• Experience working in multi‑party governance environments (joint ventures, lenders, public authorities)
• Partner with business leaders to deliver strategic objectives while mitigating risks
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize contractual disputes
• Collaborate with disputes counsel and risk management team for potential claims and disputes
• Exposure to professional negligence, indemnity or construction‑related claims is an asset
• Support external counsel management and budgeting as required
• Familiarity with project insurance structures (PSPL, surety bonds) is an asset
• Identify and manage risk for large infrastructure projects
• Interact effectively with clients, contractors and subcontractors across organizations

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bar admission in Ontario / Canadian province

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis seeks to add a high performing and ambitious Legal Counsel reporting to the Legal Director – Canada to support the continued growth of its Canadian in-house Legal Team. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on self-starter, highly motivated, proactive and energised by solving complex problems independently. Experience supporting major infrastructure, construction, engineering, or professional services projects, including transit, rail, or public‑private partnerships, is preferred. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, superior oral and written communication, and the ability to anticipate and deliver legal support for a dynamic, diverse, and global business team.

The position is flexible, located in any Canadian Arcadis office.

Role accountabilities

Contract Review and Negotiation

• Provide comprehensive commercial legal support during pursuit, negotiation and delivery of contracts such as Design-Build-Finance, Progressive Design-Build, Target Cost Contracts, or Alliance Contracting.
• Provide proactive guidance on legal and contractual risks to project and bid teams.
• Support bidding processes by reviewing and negotiating client contracts and agreements from initiation to closure.
• Experience working in multi‑party governance environments, including with joint venture partners, lenders, and public authorities.
• Partner with business leaders, including Partners, Business Directors, and Senior Managers, to deliver strategic business objectives while mitigating risks.

Risk Management, Claims Support and Dispute Resolution

• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize or avoid contractual disputes.
• Collaborate with disputes counsel and risk management team to provide legal support for potential claims and disputes.
• Exposure to professional negligence, indemnity, or construction‑related claims involving design, engineering, project management, or construction management services is considered an asset.
• Support the management of external counsel on a case‑by‑case basis as required, including budget forecasting.
• Familiarity with project insurance structures, such as professional indemnity, PSPL, and surety bonds, particularly as they relate to infrastructure projects and alternative delivery methods, is considered an asset.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3 to 6 years of post‑call experience in private practice and/or an in‑house legal role, with experience supporting commercial, construction, infrastructure, engineering, or professional services matters.
• Licensed to practice in Ontario, Alberta or another Canadian province.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, construction, engineering, professional services, or other project‑based businesses in a legal capacity is preferred.
• Familiarity with PDB, Alliancing, and other alternative delivery contracting models, with an ability to support contract negotiation and implementation.
• Experience advising on legal and contractual risk management. Exposure to disputes, claims, litigation, or alternative dispute resolution processes is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with project insurance arrangements, including project‑specific professional liability (PSPL) coverage and related risk allocation concepts, is considered an asset.
• Aptitude for identifying and managing risk for large infrastructure projects.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to interact effectively across organizations, including with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is CAD 150,000 - 175,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.