Legal Counsel, Legal Affairs - Montréal, Canada - Pomerleau

Pomerleau

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are Pomerleau. And you could be too.

At Pomerleau, we fully understand that our mission is not only to create infrastructure or erect buildings, but to build communities.

As a leader in the construction industry for nearly 60 years, we always aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve across Canada.

To do this, we do everything we can to listen to their needs, to never lose sight of the realities of tomorrow and to innovate in a more committed, more collaborative and more sustainable way.

Together, this is how we redefine our practice - for the good of our profession and of future generations.

What YOU Will Do

In collaboration with other members of the department, the incumbent acts as legal counsel in commercial law matters to support the day-to-day activities and operations of the company (Pomerleau and its subsidiaries).

As part of their duties, the legal counsel will assume the following tasks and responsibilities, among others:

Responsibilities:

Prepare, review, analyze, comment on and negotiate different types of contracts (including various types of construction contracts, subcontracts, service contracts, etc.);
Advise project team members on all legal matters;
Maintain and update the template bank and certain corporate documents of the company and its subsidiaries;
Review, analyze and comment on documentation for public tenders, including alternative mode projects;
Answer questions of a legal nature, and provide support and assistance to members of the company assigned to operations on various projects;
Coordinate and collaborate with external legal advisors;
Any other related task connected with the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.

What YOU Will Bring

Bachelor's degree in law and membership in the Quebec Bar (membership in a law society of another Canadian province will be considered an asset);
Approximately 5 years' experience in commercial and corporate law;
Relevant experience in PPPtype contractual agreements (will be considered an asset);
Working knowledge of the construction industry;
Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills;
Strong legal argumentation skills, both written and verbal;
Fluency in French and English;
Good knowledge of computer tools and workrelated software;
Good judgment, initiative, leadership, autonomy, versatility and team spirit;
Solutionoriented and analytical;
Ability to work under pressure and execute tasks under tight deadlines;
Ability to manage several files simultaneously;
Willingness to travel on an occasional basis to different regions of Canada where workrelated representations will be required.

Why Choose Pomerleau

Competitive salary
4 weeks' vacation
Group insurance (including a health spending account)
Group RRSP
Employer paid monthly public transit pass
Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Exciting training opportunities
Dynamic culture
Exciting career opportunities
Summer hours all year long
Access to telemedicine platform Dialogue for free
New remote work policy

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Be sure to join our Talent Network to stay informed about all job opportunities at Pomerleau.

Pomerleau Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. During any stage of the recruitment and hiring process, accommodation for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.