Pomerleau

Legal Manager - Litigation

Pomerleau$200K — $270K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 to 12 years of experience in private practice at a leading Canadian law firm or as in-house counsel, focusing on construction or commercial litigation.
  • Ability to manage multiple legal cases simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent legal reasoning and judgment with a solution-focused approach.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly in writing and verbally.
  • Proficient negotiation and advocacy skills.
  • Willingness to travel across Canada and the U.S. as needed.
  • Holds an LL.B. or J.D. degree and is a member in good standing of the bar.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic legal advice to project teams and senior leadership regarding construction projects.
  • Counsel on various legal issues including construction disputes, claims, and insurance matters.
  • Manage active legal disputes and represent the company in mediations, trials, and arbitral hearings.
  • Develop and advise on risk management strategies to minimize legal exposure.
  • Supervise external counsel and coordinate legal proceedings for effective representation.
  • Conduct internal legal training seminars for company staff.
  • Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends for proactive advice.

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 for commuting.
  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one.
Full Job Description
As Legal Manager - Litigation, reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Affairs, you will provide strategic legal leadership to support Pomerleau's operations and major construction and infrastructure projects across Canada. In this role, you will be a pivotal part of the future success of one of Canada's largest construction companies. The successful candidate will manage a wide range of complex legal matters throughout eastern Canada, provide strategic legal advice in support of Pomerleau and its subsidiaries' operations, lead a team of 1 to 2 Legal Counsel in delivering practical, business-focused solutions. What you will do • Provide strategic legal advice to project teams and senior leadership in support of ongoing projects in eastern Canada; • Provide legal counsel on a wide range of construction-related disputes, claims, procurement, insurance, environmental, labour, real estate, and other legal matters; • Manage active disputes on the company's behalf including preparation of pleadings, conducting of examinations, and attendance at mediations, trials, and arbitral hearings; • Advise on, and assist in the development of, risk management strategies and policies to minimize legal exposure; • Oversee external counsel and coordinate legal proceedings to ensure effective representation; • Prepare and lead internal legal training seminars; and • Monitor legal developments and industry trends to provide proactive advice and training. This role could be for you if you have • 8 to 12 years of experience in private practice at a leading Canadian law firm, or as in-house counsel, with experience in construction or commercial litigation; • Possess the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously, and perform tasks within tight timelines; • Possess excellent legal reasoning, judgement, and the ability to apply these skills in a solution-focused problem-solving manner; • Possess the ability to explain complex legal principles clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form; • Possess excellent negotiation and advocacy skills; • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills; • Are open to business travel to various regions of Canada and the United States as required; • Hold an LL.B. or J.D. degree and are a member in good standing of the bar in in a Canadian common law jurisdiction. 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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