Legal Counsel Contractual Affairs

EBC Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian construction firm based in Ottawa is seeking a Legal Counsel. The role involves advising project teams on contractual management, drafting legal documents, and supporting negotiations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor of Laws, 5-7 years of relevant legal experience, and strong communication skills. Fluency in French is an asset. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4 weeks of vacation

Flexible insurance program

Employee assistance program

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws and member in good standing of the bar of Ontario.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in commercial or construction law.
• Fluency in English and occasional mobility across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Advise project teams on contractual management.
• Draft various legal documents and contracts.
• Support commercial teams in negotiations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Among the largest construction companies in Quebec and a Canadian leader in construction EBC has been working for 50 years in the building civil works and mining collaboration with its business partners EBC successfully carries out ambitious and diversified projects applying the highest safety standards while prioritizing customer satisfaction.

From its offices in Quebec Montreal Brossard Ottawa Toronto and Vancouver EBC wishes to continue developing its position as a Canadian leader in the completion of major construction projects such as the Champlain Bridge the CHUM the REM the infrastructure of municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) the dams and Hydro One and OPG stations the Metrolinx projects Site C John Hart Dam in British Columbia as well as many others while retaining its human values.

Working at EBC means joining a growing construction company active across Canada and in a variety of fields. It also means working for a company that cares about the health and well-being of its employees and which is involved with them and in its community. EBC is recognized for the quality of its achievements and for its ability to deliver the goods even on the most difficult projects. This strength comes from our competent committed and motivated staff. Our site and project management teams are supported by a dedicated administrative group a collaboration essential to achieving our objectives.

At EBC we appreciate the rigor of the working methods and the expertise of the employees and they are proud to work for a major company that respects them and places their health and safety above all else.

The Mission of the legal department is to advise protect and enforce EBCs rights throughout the life cycle of a project : from business development to proposals from execution to servicing built projects.

By joining EBC Legal Affairs you will join a young and dynamic team at the heart of operations and risk management which supports management in its decisions. You will be called upon to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders within a growing company but always focused on its values. EBCs legal affairs team includes 9 lawyers and 2 engineers mainly located in the Montreal Brossard and Quebec offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Legal Director Contractual Affairs the Legal Counsel will be responsible for coordinating with Western Canadian leaders all contractual aspects of partnerships and contracts in the Ottawa Mississauga and Vancouver this capacity he will be called upon to work in collaboration with other members of the legal department directly with the different divisions and senior management of the company in order to provide varied legal and strategic services on the various EBC projects. As part of his duties the principal legal advisor will be called upon to perform the following tasks in particular :

• Support and advise project teams during project execution in order to properly protect EBCs rights in its contractual management of customer contracts and subcontracting contracts;
• Write partnership agreements construction contracts subcontracting contracts and other legal documents;
• Assist commercial teams in negotiating agreements with clients partners subcontractors and suppliers;
• Study submission documents and identify legal risks of projects ;
• Support internal process improvement projects ;
• Collaborate closely with EBCs very large project teams particularly for all aspects of contractual management and / or complaints;
• Advise the companys management on the companys strategic issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Laws ;
• Member in good standing of the bar of Ontario and / or a Canadian province ;
• 5-7 years of relevant experience;
• Experience in commercial contract or corporate law;
• Experience in construction law financing infrastructure projects corporate financing and / or mergers and acquisitions (asset) ;
• Excellent command of English spoken and written ;
• Occasional mobility across the country ;
• Fluency in French (important asset).

SKILLS AND ATTITUDES REQUIERED

• Ability to work and collaborate in a team;
• Leadership and ability to positively influence project stakeholders ;
• Sharp judgment and resourcefulness ;
• Analytical solution-oriented mind ;
• Strong sense of organization and priority management ;
• Autonomy discretion attention to detail rigor concern for a job well done and initiative ;
• Ability to clearly communicate issues at all hierarchical levels of the company.

CONDITIONS OFFERED BY EBC

• Competitive salary ;
• 4 weeks of annual vacation ;
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry ;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) ;
• Corporate clothing program upon hiring ;
• 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine) ;
• Training and development programs ;
• Corporate clothing program upon hiring.
• Employee assistance program ;
• Diverse innovative and stimulating environment ;
• A company built on values of respect integrity and a job well done ;
• Firm recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies.

Required Skills :

• Ability to work and collaborate in a team;
• Leadership and ability to positively influence project stakeholders ;
• Sharp judgment and resourcefulness ;
• Analytical solution-oriented mind ;
• Strong sense of organization and priority management ;
• Autonomy discretion attention to detail rigor concern for a job well done and initiative ;
• Ability to clearly communicate issues at all hierarchical levels of the company.

Required Education :

• Bachelor of Laws ; Member in good standing of the bar of Ontario and / or a Canadian province; 5-7 years of relevant experience; Experience in commercial contract or corporate law; Experience in construction law financing infrastructure projects corporate financing and / or mergers and acquisitions (asset) ; Excellent command of English spoken and written; Occasional mobility across the country ; Fluency in French (important asset).

Key Skills

HR Development,Delivery,Flooring,Irrigation,ACCA,Document Management

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1