Senior Legal Advisor â Contracts, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

CIMA+; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian engineering consulting firm is looking for a lawyer to join their team to advise on legal matters, including contracts and M&A transactions. This role offers a flexible hybrid work model and requires a civil or common law degree along with 5-8 years of relevant experience. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, preferably with proficiency in French, to effectively engage with clients and team members. Comprehensive benefits are offered from day one, including retirement savings and vacation time.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

Flexible working hours

3 to 5 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as a lawyer, preferably in-house or at a top-tier law firm, with a focus on commercial law and M&A.
• Experience with professional design services or construction law is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and communicate risks to project leadership.
• Provide legal support for M&A initiatives.
• Critically review scopes of service and commercial terms.
• Lead negotiations with clients and advise on mitigating risks.
• Manage claims strategically with business leaders.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Proficiency in French

Strong relationship-building skills

Decisiveness and sound judgment

Leadership skills to influence professionals

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Education

Civil or common law degree and admission to a provincial bar in Canada

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Vice-President, General Counsel, you will join a team of lawyers and contract specialists advising the business on legal matters arising in the course of work, such as projects involving professional engineering services, project management, and claims management.

You will also be involved in M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents and coordinating with outside counsel.

We offer a flexible hybrid work model, allowing you to work from home or from one of CIMAs offices across Canada based on your preference.

Main responsibilities :

• Review contracts, identify and communicate risks to project leadership, and collaborate to resolve contract issues across various projects.
• Provide legal support for M&A initiatives, including drafting, negotiating, and supervising external counsel work.
• Stay updated on legal developments affecting your assigned business line.
• Critically review scopes of service and commercial terms, communicating legal and commercial risks.
• Lead negotiations with clients and develop team strategies.
• Advise on processes and actions to mitigate legal and project risks.
• Provide legal opinions on contract terms.
• Improve contracting processes, resources, and precedents.
• Manage claims strategically with business leaders and outside counsel.
• This role offers significant opportunities to engage in key aspects of the company's business.

This description is not exhaustive, and duties may change or be added as needed.

Qualifications :

• Civil or common law degree and admission to a provincial bar in Canada.
• 5-8 years of experience as a lawyer, preferably in-house or at a top-tier law firm, with a focus on commercial law and M&A.
• Experience with professional design services or construction law is a strong asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French is advantageous.

Additional skills and qualities :

• Good understanding of M&A transactions.
• Knowledge of the professional services contract lifecycle and risk communication.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with limited supervision.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Decisiveness and sound judgment.
• Leadership skills to influence and communicate with senior professionals and leaders.

Why Choose CIMA? Because we offer :

• Comprehensive benefits from day one for employees working at least 20 hours/week.
• Employee and family assistance programs.
• Retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer contribution.
• Opportunity to purchase company shares annually.
• Flexible working hours and a work-life balance policy.
• 3 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on experience.
• Tailored training programs.

Additional Information :

We value ethics and integrity and are committed to providing equal access to opportunities for all candidates, regardless of background or identity. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Accommodations are available upon request.

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1