Senior Manager, Supply Chain Legal Advisor providing legal expertise on procurement processes in defense sector. Advising teams on contracts and legal compliance to support operations.
About the role
- Senior Legal Counsel for construction law in Peel Region, advising on infrastructure projects and legal disputes. Overseeing legal risk and compliance to support municipal services.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on construction procurement, tendering, and project delivery models
- Draft, review, and negotiate construction, engineering, and consultant agreements
- Advise on contract structures, risk management, liabilities, and mitigation strategies providing advice and options which consider legal, business and political interests and industry practices
- Support clients delivering projects across water, wastewater, waste management, transportation, social housing facilities, and other municipal infrastructure services
- Manage and provide advice on construction disputes, including: Liens, Compliance with the Construction Act, Delay, deficiency and contract default claims, Extras and change-order matters, Utility conflicts or damage to utilities
- Provide strategic legal opinions to leadership and project teams
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners including consultants, and utility owners,
- Keep up to date with legislative developments in Construction law and advise accordingly
- Conduct construction adjudications, tribunal appearances and litigation as required including examinations for discovery, motions, pretrials, mediations and trials
- Identify the need for and participate in continuous process improvement opportunities both for client teams and in Legal Services
- Manage files of varying degrees of complexity, importance, and urgency and remain responsive to client requests.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- 10+ years of relevant Legal Experience
- Called to the Ontario Bar and membership in good standing
- Strong background in construction law
- Experience with municipal, public sector, or infrastructure projects is an asset.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan with dedicated coverage for social work, counselling and psychological expenses— starting on your very first day!
- OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
- Start with 5 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
- Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
- Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
- Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
- Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares , and inclusivity is celebrated.
- Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.
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