Pomerleau

Legal Counsel

Pomerleau$114K — $148K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) with membership in the Law Society of British Columbia; membership in another Canadian province is a plus
  • Around 5 years of experience in construction law and/or commercial law
  • Experience with Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements and CCDC contracts is a significant asset
  • Practical knowledge of the construction industry
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, draft, and negotiate various agreements including construction contracts
  • Provide legal advice on a range of legal matters to project teams
  • Maintain and update the company and subsidiaries' contract templates and corporate documents
  • Review and comment on bid documents for procurement processes
  • Respond to legal inquiries from employees across projects
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel
  • Support operations with other related duties

Benefits

  • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
  • Hybrid work model
  • Employee stock ownership program
  • Career growth through development opportunities
  • Transit pass reimbursement
  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
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General Information

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Job Location

  • Vancouver, BC


Date Published

08-Sep-2026

Department

Compliance & Legal

Min Compensation

114 000

Max Compensation

148 000

Compensation Frequency

Annual

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Role Type

Full-Time

Job Description

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As Legal Counsel within Pomerleau's Operational Support team in Vancouver, you will play a critical role in the company's continued success in Western Canada by providing strategic legal advice on business and commercial law matters. Supporting major construction projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion, you will serve as a trusted legal expert, providing guidance and support for the company's day-to-day business activities and operations across Pomerleau and its subsidiaries.

What you will do
• Prepare, review, analyze, draft comments on, and negotiate various types of agreements, including construction contracts, subcontracts, service agreements, consultant/design and other commercial contracts;
• Provide legal advice and guidance to project teams on a wide range of legal matters, including support of ongoing projects in the region;
• Maintain and update the company's and its subsidiaries' contract templates and certain corporate documents;
• Review, analyze, and comment on bid documents for private and public procurement processes, including alternative delivery project models;
• Respond to legal inquiries and provide support and guidance to employees involved in the company's operations across its various projects;
• Coordinate and collaborate with external legal counsel;
• Perform any other related duties in support of the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.

This role could be for you if you have
• MUST have Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership in the Law Society of British Columbia (membership in the law society of another Canadian province will be considered an asset);
• Approximately 5 years of experience in construction law and/or commercial law;
• Relevant experience with Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements and CCDC contracts (considered a significant asset);
• Practical knowledge of the construction industry;
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills;
• Strong legal drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong knowledge of computer applications and software relevant to the role;
• Demonstrated judgment, initiative, leadership, autonomy, versatility, and team-oriented mindset;
• Strong analytical and solution-oriented approach;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Proven ability to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously;
• Significant people management experience (an asset)

Benefits
• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate's relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau's official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third-party job board.

About Pomerleau

Pomerleau is a construction company specializing mainly in the building, infrastructure, civil engineering, and renewable energy sectors.

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