THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP, one of the fastest growing global engineering and consulting services firms with a market cap of over $32 billion, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. With offices in over 40 countries, WSP offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. This role, based in either Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario or Calgary, Alberta, will report to the Associate General Counsel supporting our sectors, including Earth & Environment, Transportation & Infrastructure, Properties & Buildings, and Energy, Resources & Industry (ERI). Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future across multiple sectors and business lines, making a significant impact on the world.

• Provide legal assistance for the negotiation, drafting, and interpretation of contracts.
• Provide support for ongoing projects and legal advice in the normal course of business throughout the project lifecycle, as required.
• Provide legal assistance to internal clients and stakeholders on a variety of issues that impact the business.
• Prepare trainings and present to the Business on a variety of topics (ex. Contracts 101, Lessons Learned, Prompt Payment, etc.)
• Attend internal meetings with relevant stakeholders as well as external meetings with clients.
• Draft and review various legal documents, including WSP’s contract templates.
• Review public and private RFPs and assist in preparing their service offers.
• Assess business opportunities’ risk profile and present it to various internal risk committees for bid approval.
• Ensure all business opportunities and decisions comply with WSP’s internal authorization matrix as well as corporate policies and governance.
• Work with the internal Claims & Litigation Team to assess and advise on contractual disputes or claims.
• Help ensure that projects, contracts and all actions of the company comply with federal and provincial laws and regulations.Perform any other tasks deemed necessary to support the legal affairs of WSP as well as any other tasks normally undertaken by members of the Legal Team.