Senior Legal Counsel, Major Projects, Infrastructure

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airport authority in Montreal seeks a legal expert with 10+ years in construction law. The role involves negotiating contracts, providing strategic legal advice, and managing claims for major infrastructure projects. Bilingual candidates and members of the Quebec Bar are encouraged to apply. This is an exclusive search with ZSA Legal Recruitment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in construction law.
• Proven experience in negotiating and drafting complex contracts.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on construction law, procurement, and insurance.
• Negotiate and draft contracts for major infrastructure projects.
• Manage claims and mitigate legal risks during project execution.

Skills

Construction law

Contract negotiation

Claims management

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Member of the Quebec Bar

Job description

10 years + | Montreal

• Are you ready to apply your expertise to large-scale projects?

Our client, Aéroports de Montréal (“ADM”), has served as the airport authority for the Greater Montreal area for over 25 years, responsible for the management, operation, and development of YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and YMX Mirabel International Aerocity. ADM employs more than 700 professionals across a wide range of fields.

To successfully carry out its many large-scale projects, ADM needs you!

This position places you at the heart of major infrastructure projects, where you will be called upon to provide advice on matters related to construction law, procurement, insurance, and more. Working closely with various project teams, you will take part in the negotiation and drafting of complex contracts, deliver strategic legal advice, manage claims, and play an active role in mitigating legal risks throughout the execution of major infrastructure initiatives.

Do you thrive in dynamic environments? If you’re passionate about construction law and are eager to play an active role within multidisciplinary teams, this position may be for you! If you are bilingual, have at least 10 years of relevant experience, and are a member of the Quebec Bar, contact us today. Ref.: #33776

This is an exclusive search with ZSA. All CVs sent and contacts made directly to Aéroports de Montréal will be redirected to ZSA for review.