Manager, Legal Affairs

ACI Worldwide; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Hybrid work

Stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit reimbursement

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau seeks an experienced Legal Affairs Manager to lead strategic legal initiatives across Canada, reporting to the Director, Legal Affairs. You will guide senior leaders on complex contracts, manage risk, and oversee a small legal team delivering practical, business-focused solutions for major projects in Ontario and British Columbia.

You will drive contracting standards, partner with cross-functional teams on procurement and bids, and advise on project financing and lender requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to negotiate and manage complex commercial and construction contracts.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with senior leaders.
• Experience leading and developing legal teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual English/French is an asset; willing to travel across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for major construction and infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex construction, commercial, and partnership agreements.
• Provide strategic guidance on contractual risk, project delivery, and commercial matters.
• Support project financing initiatives and related lender requirements.
• Partner with business development and operations teams on procurement, bids, and contract negotiations.
• Drive development and improvement of contracting standards, templates, and processes.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and other advisors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of legal professionals.
• Advise senior leadership on legal, commercial, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Leadership

Education

LL.B./J.D. degree

Job description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As Legal Affairs Manager, reporting to the Director, Legal Affairs, you will provide strategic legal leadership to support Pomerleau's operations and major construction and infrastructure projects across Canada. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and project teams, you will oversee complex commercial and construction matters, manage legal risk, and lead a team of 1 to 2 Legal Counsels in delivering practical, business-focused solutions.

What you will do

• Lead legal support for major construction and infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex construction, commercial, and partnership agreements.
• Provide strategic guidance on contractual risk, project delivery, and commercial matters.
• Support project financing initiatives and related lender requirements.
• Partner with business development and operations teams on procurement, bids, and contract negotiations.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of contracting standards, templates, and processes.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other professional advisors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of legal professionals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on legal, commercial, and strategic initiatives.

This role could be for you if you have

• LL.B. or J.D. degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Approximately 10+ years of experience in construction, infrastructure, corporate, or commercial law.
• Strong experience negotiating and managing complex commercial and construction contracts, including alternative delivery and P3 projects.
• Knowledge of project delivery models such as DB, DBF, DBFOM, joint ventures, and consortium structures.
• Proven ability to manage legal and commercial risk in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong business acumen with exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered a strong asset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally across Canada.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you.