Construction Lawyer

Job description

Our client is a leading full-service law firm headquartered in Mississauga with multiple additional offices across the region. They are currently looking to add an entrepreneurial Lawyer with 3+ years experience in Construction Law. The position will involve exposure to the legal, contractual, regulatory, and transactional issues and procedures related to construction, infrastructure, and engineering with an opportunity to focus on and to develop expertise in one or more specific practice areas.

Your new role

In this new role you will be required to handle many files through the litigation process both independently and as a member of an experienced team. The successful candidate will have carriage of his/her own files and will also work with senior counsel on more complex matters. In this role you will be negotiating and litigating all types of construction disputes. You will deal with matters including issues relating to the tender process, procurement, money due, deficiencies, liens, trusts, and negligent work. You will also advise clients in the negotiation and drafting of all construction-related contracts, including design-build, construction management, stipulated sum prime contacts and subcontracts, P3 contracts, and tender and RFP documents.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have minimum of 3 years' post-call experience, with demonstrated knowledge and interest in Litigation particularly construction. You can work well under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines. You will also have strong teamwork skills, trustworthy, accountable, proactive and a positive work attitude. You also have confidence and legal acumen to do great work, and relish in the thrill and accomplishment of winning a case to better your client's causes. You have thorough knowledge of the Construction Act and other legislation.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business that invests heavily in the growth and wellbeing of their employees. You will be part of a team that puts diversity and inclusion at its core. You will be welcomed into a very dynamic close-knit environment and have the pleasure of working on multiple projects. The firm offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.