North America Region Counsel, Complex Contracts

Sidara; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a North America Region Counsel Lead to act as a strategic legal advisor. The role focuses on complex contract negotiations within the infrastructure sector, ensuring compliance across contracts. Candidates should have a law degree, extensive contract negotiation experience, and strong commercial instincts. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in commercial or project counsel roles, preferably in infrastructure engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex contracts in alternative delivery models.
• Exceptional communication and confidence to advise senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal negotiations of complex infrastructure project contracts.
• Provide proactive legal support during the proposal phase.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel on legal issues.

Skills

Complex contract negotiation

Commercial instincts

Interpersonal skills

Global collaboration

Education

Law degree

Active member of a U.S. State or Canadian Provincial bar

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative cost‑effective constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems, provide people with better mobility, and steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is currently seeking a North America Region Counsel Lead Complex Contracts Counsel (Region Counsel) to join our North America legal team. Reporting to the Region Chief Counsel North America the Region Counsel serves as a strategic legal advisor for key business sectors within our North American operations. This role is central to enabling business success through proactive legal counsel, hands‑on leadership of contract negotiations for complex infrastructure and alternative delivery projects, and ensuring compliance across all contractual engagements.

What Youll Do

• Lead legal negotiations and documentation of complex infrastructure project contracts including design‑build integrated project delivery (IPD), public‑private partnership (PPP), joint ventures, and teaming agreements.
• Provide proactive legal support during the proposal phase including risk assessments for RFPs, bid strategies, and working with the business to find insurance solutions suitable for specific project needs.
• Collaborate with regional and global risk committees to support policy compliance and improve risk management strategies.
• Support claims avoidance strategies on projects.

Manage Claims and Litigation

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to infrastructure engineering and construction contracts and advise stakeholders accordingly.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel on project‑specific or specialized legal issues.
• Drive efficiency in legal operations by developing templates, playbooks and guidance materials specific to the sector’s contracting needs in coordination with global and regional legal teams.
• Represent the legal function in client meetings, partnering forums and strategic business development efforts.
• Support as required in other complex situations impacting North America projects or operations.

Opportunities for Growth

• Leadership opportunities within the legal team supporting broader contracting projects and regional operations.
• Participation in global legal initiatives and transactions.
• Collaboration on global insurance and risk policies with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

What Youll Bring

• Law degree; active member of a U.S. State or Canadian Provincial bar.
• 7 years of experience in commercial or project counsel roles (in‑house and/or private practice) preferably in infrastructure engineering or construction sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex contracts and alternative delivery models (e.g., DB, DBFOM, PDB, PPP).
• Proven ability to independently manage legal issues across the full project lifecycle from bid to close‑out.
• Strong commercial instincts and the ability to tailor legal advice to business priorities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with confidence to advise senior leaders.
• Open‑minded to implementation and use of technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) to increase efficiency and improve the client experience. Prior experience implementing or substantially using technology to deliver legal services is a plus.
• Collaborative mindset with a global outlook; ability to work seamlessly across regions and functions.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

This role is ideal for a commercially savvy legal professional who excels in complex contract negotiations and is energized by supporting major infrastructure pursuits in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process please notify Human Resources at . The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority legal or lawful client requirements.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, an employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission‑driven focus, discipline and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a veteran, guardsman, reservist, military spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all company employees and are required to comply with all local health authority legal or lawful client requirements.

Benefits

Full‑time employment with competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, disability, life insurance, paid time off, continuing education, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.