Position description

Domain

SUPPORT FUNCTION - Legal and insurance

Job title

In-House Counsel

The In-House Counsel provides advice and assistance on contractual and legal issues during the preparation of commercial bids, tenders and proposals, contract negotiations, contract management and performance, and dispute resolution. With recognized legal expertise and experience, the In-House Counsel independently handles complex and multi-domain cases. Diligent and possessing strong interpersonal skills, the In-House Counsel expertly analyzes contractual and financial risks within their scope and proposes appropriate solutions and mitigations.

The In-House Counsel reports directly to the Country Managing Director and functionally to the Group's international Legal department. They are responsible for, but are not limited to, the following activities:

1. Application of the Group's Quality, Safety, and Environmental policies.

2. Providing legal support in bids and tenders.

3. Providing legal support in contract management and performance of works contracts.

4. Advising and assisting internal clients on general legal and contractual issues.

5. Handling claims, disputes and litigation cases.

6. Monitoring and administrative management of cases.

7. Team player, contributing to effectiveness and a positive work environment.

The above document outlines the general nature of the work required of people recruited for this position. This description is not an exhaustive list of the tasks and responsibilities required of this person.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within NGE Canada.

AI will not be used in the recruitment process.

The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 annually. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, and other programs designed to support employee well-being.

The ideal profile

For this position, the ideal candidate should have the following skills, experience and knowledge:

• Bachelor of Laws (Juris Doctor) from a Canadian university; double degree in common law and civil law.
• Canadian qualified lawyer.
• Approximately 5-10 years of previous experience in corporate, public procurement contracts and/or contract law, either in a law firm or as an in-house counsel.
• Autonomy, rigor, integrity, discretion, flexibility, and availability.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Work experience in infrastructure law and/or private and public tenders is a plus.

Contract type

Permanent

Position location

Job location

America/Carribean, Canada

City

Toronto, Ontario

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

4-year university degree

Minimum level of experience required

6-10 years

Languages

• English (Bilingual)
• Français (Bilingual)