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EllisDon

Cradle-to-grave construction and lifecycle services

Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of legal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Be a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.
  • Be bilingual in French and English; English proficiency is required for communicating with stakeholders outside Quebec and consulting English-only documentation.
  • Be able to negotiate construction contracts and manage disputes in French and English.
  • Have experience negotiating construction contracts and managing pursuits, including traditional, collaborative, and alliance-based project delivery models.
  • Have experience providing day-to-day project advice and managing disputes involving legal hypothecs, responses to owner tenders, subcontractor tendering, bonds, and compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Be able to develop creative solutions to new problems and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Be willing and able to collaborate with professionals with different skills and backgrounds throughout the construction industry.
  • Have a Bachelor of Laws degree.

Responsibilities

  • Lead legal negotiations and provide legal support for bids on construction projects of varying size and complexity, including infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and energy projects.
  • Negotiate and liaise with clients, partners, subcontractors, and other stakeholders involved in pursuing construction projects.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including CCDC contracts, design-build contracts, engineering-procurement-construction contracts, subcontracts, and consultant agreements.
  • Provide day-to-day project advice and assist with the progression of complex construction disputes.
  • Manage and direct external counsel and consultants on disputes of varying size and complexity.
  • Assist with day-to-day activities of the in-house legal department, including corporate and commercial matters and legal operations.

About the Company

EllisDon

Cradle-to-grave construction and lifecycle services

EllisDon is a construction and building services company that handles complex, high-performance projects across Canada and internationally. It provides cradle-to-grave services, meaning it covers the entire project lifecycle—from early planning and construction to long-term maintenance and operations. The company differentiates itself by being fully integrated and capable of managing projects from start to finish, using emerging technologies and a focus on sustainable, resilient infrastructure across multiple market sectors. Its goal is to deliver lasting value for clients and communities while creating great careers for its people and championing inclusive diversity, guided by a forward-looking vision to push standards and redefine the future of construction.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
London, Canada
Founded
1951

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