Senior Legal Counsel, Legal and opération affairs

at  Pomerleau

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.
As a Legal Counsel working in the Operational Support team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role in future success of the business in providing strategic legal counsel in matters of corporate and commercial law. Supporting large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will have the opportunity to provide strategic legal advisory and support on day-to-day activities and operations of the company (Pomerleau and its subsidiaries).

WHO WE ARE

We are Pomerleau, a national leader in the construction industry, specializing in building, civil and infrastructure, and major projects throughout Canada. For over 60 years, our team has worked hard to not only build amazing communities but also an environment where our employees can learn, develop and most importantly, THRIVE!
Our foundation is built upon our 5 core values that champion innovation, love, authenticity, excellence, and adaptability. We believe that our success hinges on cultivating and fostering a dynamic company culture. At Pomerleau, we are more than just a workplace; we are an energetic organization that thrives on collaboration, professional development, and most importantly, having fun!
Join us on a journey where your ambitions are nurtured, your ideas are valued and your colleagues are genuine friends. Together, we will create an environment that inspires greatness and transforms ordinary days into extraordinary experiences.
At Pomerleau, we are dedicated to developing a respectful and inclusive workplace. We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to achieve, succeed, and be their authentic selves. We celebrate our differences as strengths, welcoming and encouraging all applicants.
We are committed to adapting and providing special accommodations to anyone with disabilities throughout any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact one of our l recruiters directly to discuss how we ensure you are supported throughout the recruitment process

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare, review, analyze, comment on and negotiate different types of contracts (including various types of construction contracts, subcontracting, services, etc. ;)
• Advise project team members on various legal issues;
• Maintaining and updating the bank of models and certain corporate documents of the company;
• Review, analyze and comment on documentation in the context of public calls for tenders, including in particular for alternative mode projects;
• Answer legal questions, support and support members of the company assigned to operations on the company’s various projects;
• Coordinate and collaborate with external legal advisors;

THIS ROLE COULD BE FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in law and be a member of the Quebec Bar (member of a bar in another Canadian province will be considered an asset);
• Around 5-8 years of experience in commercial construction law and corporate law;
• Relevant experience in alternative construction projects including PPPs (will be considered an asset);
• Working knowledge of the construction industry;
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills;
• Have strong legal argumentation skills, both written and verbal;
• Fluency in French and English;
• Openness to traveling occasionally to different regions of Canada where work-related representations will be required.