Associate General Counsel - Toronto, ON, Canada - WSP

WSP Toronto, ON, Canada

2 weeks ago

Description

WSP is currently seeking a legal professional to assume the pivotal role of Associate General Counsel for its Energy, Resources and Industry (ERI) sector, to be based in Toronto and work with the Canadian ERI leadership team and operations.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer of WSP Canada and a member of the ERI leadership team, this individual will be responsible for leading the ERI legal team through strong alliances within the ERI leadership.

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#Champion the ERI business sector as the primary legal strategist and lead legal business partner, driving excellence and innovation;
Lead the provision of proactive legal support to internal clients, fostering a culture of collaboration and stakeholder engagement;
Participate actively as part of the ERI leadership team, contributing to both ERI and the WSP Canada Senior Legal Leadership Team, driving initiatives to improve business processes and optimize efficiencies;
Steer legal oversight for all strategic business initiatives, ensuring alignment with WSP Canada's vision, mission, strategic pillars and sector goals;
Direct the ERI legal team in delivering exceptional legal support for contract lifecycle management, dispute resolution, commercial negotiations and contractual interpretations within the ERI sector;
Assess and manage the legal risk profile of business opportunities and RFPs, presenting informed recommendations to internal decision-making committees;
Ensure strict legal compliance for all commercial activities within WSP's internal authorization matrix, safeguarding the ERI sector's integrity;
Foster collaboration with other internal legal teams in Canada and in the other jurisdictions, particularly for ERI sectors globally, sharing best practices and insights to strengthen WSP Canada Legal's position worldwide;
Integrate with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive legal oversight, supporting areas such as Ethics & Compliance, Finance, Risk, Communications, Project Delivery, HSE and Operations;
Disseminate essential legal knowledge pertaining to relevant federal and provincial laws and regulations to the ERI leadership team, ensuring informed decision-making;

Mentor and cultivate the ERI legal team, focusing on professional growth and succession planning to build a resilient legal team.

Be a subject-matter expert (SME) on all Mining and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPCM) contracts matters, providing guidance and strategic advice and counsel to the WSP Canada business.

Licensed as a member in good standing of the Bar of Ontario;
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience as a lawyer, preferably in-house, including senior management experience, demonstrating a history of leadership and legal acumen;
Extensive 15-year background in the Mining, Energy, Oil & Gas and Renewables industries, showcasing sector-specific expertise
Proven track record of negotiating EPCM contracts and alternative delivery contract models such as alliance agreements and integrated project delivery (IPD) agreements for a minimum of 15 years
Demonstrated leadership in managing a legal team, with a focus on talent development and succession planning;
Strategic advisor with experience in guiding leadership teams and executive management, influencing high-stakes decisions;
Analytic prowess and risk management expertise, with a proven ability to navigate litigation and dispute resolution efforts and provide strategic counsel and advice;
Collaborative spirit with the ability to unite a wide array of stakeholders within a multidisciplinary team, pinpointing strategic legal collaboration opportunities;
Experience in Health & Safety related matters and understanding of legal framework;
Experience in related and adjacent fields of the ERI sector including environment, transport and infrastructure, property and buildings and major projects is strongly preferred;
Construction project expertise, with experience in drafting, negotiating and managing teaming agreements, joint ventures, consortia, subcontracts and consultant agreements;
Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex legal concepts and strategies to senior management, ensuring clarity and decisiveness in high-level communications;
Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and maintain poise under pressure;
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms.

In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

We are locally dedicated with international scale
We foster collaboration in everything we do
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP.

Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.

This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Associate General Counsel - Toronto, ON, Canada - WSP

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