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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is - there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.
Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.
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The team is looking for a lawyer to act as its Commercial and Legal Manager dealing with a range of critical Commercial and Legal issues to assist the organization to successfully continue to deliver the maintenance operations for the system.
Establish and manage legal processes and systems
Draft, review and administer complex contracts
Draft, review and manage all correspondence between project stakeholders
Liaise with management, and the legal and management teams of the partner entities
Analyze disputes and claims to assess entitlement and path to resolution
Prepare documents, correspondence and submissions to support or defend claims
Negotiate with clients, partners, and subcontractors
Manage and direct external counsel and consultants in claims of varying size and complexity
Provide business, contractual and risk mitigation strategy, and guidance
Prepare and present regular updates to the board of directors
Provide legal assistance to human resources team
Is this the right role for you?
Minimum 7-10 years legal experience
Commercial experience and accompanying qualifications would be considered an asset
Litigation and/or contract law experience would be an advantage
Experience working both in a law firm and as in-house counsel would be considered an asset
Experience with P3 Contracts would be an asset
Meticulous document and file management, organizational skills and experience
Ability to develop creative solutions to new problems
Strong work ethic, prepared to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
Thrive in a collaborative team environment
Experience within an infrastructure company preferred
Exemplary English writing and communication skill
EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.
Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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