Regional Legal Counsel - Oakville, Canada - PCL Construction

PCL Construction

Verified Company

Oakville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The future you want is within reach.
At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

As Legal Counsel, Solar, working out of our Oakville location, you will develop strategies and find solutions on issues involving the law, ethics and compliance, governance, risk, reputation and any related matters that may impact PCL, including:

Identification and mitigation of legal risks
Engagement and deployment of legal resources
Legal and ethical compliance
Effective resolution of legal claims
Contractual review, interpretation and negotiation
Review and interpretation of legislation

Responsibilities:

You will contribute to our team by:

participating in the selection, monitoring, performance evaluation and relationship development with external counsel in Canada, the United States and Australia;

- assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to avoid major company problems;
- assisting and/or leading in the review, negotiation and drafting of contracts across the spectrum of solar project construction activities in Canada, the United States and Australia;
- participating in the development of standard form contracts, subcontracts, and purchase agreements;
- managing litigation by developing and implementing strategies and solutions to mitigate the risks of liability and the cost of legal proceedings; and
- working with internal stakeholders, internal and external counsel, and other service providers to deliver desired outcomes on legal matters.

Qualifications:

A law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
37 years of construction law experience gained from a leading law firm or related inhouse role
Strong academic credentials
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities, be selfmotivated, and problem solve effectively and diplomatically
Solid understanding of construction legislation (liens and prompt payment), dispute resolution processes and construction contracts (including prime construction contracts, and subcontracts for equipment procurement and construction services) required
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fastpaced environment with multiple other team members
Experience in the renewable energy construction industry is a definite asset
Exposure to or experience in connection with construction projects in the United States and/or Australia is also an asset

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day.

Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life.

We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let's get started

Employee Status:
Regular Full-Time

Company:
PCL Solar Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location:
Oakville, Ontario

Job:
Regional Legal Counsel

Requisition: 3245