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- $175,000–$235,000 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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- Overtime
- Engineering
- Master's degree
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Legal Counsel

Kiewit Corporation
Burnaby, BC

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Life insurance

Skills

Bilingual
French
English
Presentation skills
Organizational skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Requisition ID: 179900

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO Legal Build Work

Department: Legal

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are looking for Legal Counsel possessing transactional, corporate and/or litigation experience to join our Legal Department in one of our legal hub offices. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in various legal functions within the department, including: providing advice and assistance to the company and its various home office functional groups, managing litigation and disputes, review and negotiation of construction and engineering services contracts as well as subcontracts and material supply agreements, and, supporting business units and profit centers by acting as dedicated legal support as well as engaging with key members of senior management Critical thinking, problem-solving and excellent judgment are key qualities to achieve success in this role. The position will report to the Group General Counsel.

Why Kiewit? We offer an experience that no other employer can touch. We hire the best people to work on some of the most important projects in the markets we support. From the beginning, you will be part of a team that impacts and improves lives every day. You will work across all areas of our business, working with our key stakeholders who are subject matter experts in their field & have a strong sense of pride because their work matters. We expect your best and will provide you with the tools to achieve and build upon that, including expansive training programs and advancement opportunities that are directly based on your contributions. Simply put, you will not find a more challenging and personally rewarding career anywhere else. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is among the best in the industry, because it is the right thing to do for the people who commit so much to the company. We believes employees should be able to provide for themselves and their families, and have peace of mind that comes with being able to do so. Our employees can come to work with clarity and focus to take on new and exciting challenges and opportunities.

Consistently ranked within the top five of the “Top 400 Contractors” according to Engineering News-Record
Named to the Best Workplaces in Canada by the Great Place to Work Institute Canada for the [15th] year in a row. (verified by Linkedin and greatplacestowork.ca
Extended health, dental and vision insurance where employees can get expert support for work, life, and everything in between
RRSP plan that includes company dollar-for-dollar match on contributions up to 6 percent of weekly base wages
Our employees are entitled to accrue at least 20 days paid time off each year, in addition to statutory holidays per each province’s guidelines

District Overview

Kiewit’s Canadian projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. In particular, the role will include providing legal support for the Quebec City Tramway project.

Location

The position will be based in one of Kiewit’s hub offices in Canada.

Responsibilities

Provide regular and ongoing legal advice with respect to legal issues facing the Company.
Assist and coordinate with other members of the Legal Department with other legal needs of the Company, as necessary.
Provide comprehensive oversight of all legal matters of each District and provide a full range of timely and responsive legal advice and support to each District Management.
Draft joint venture agreements, consortiums, MOU’s, term sheets, and other service agreements and associated transactional documents including first nations engagement agreements and documents.
Ensure the Company’s contracting protocols, commercial standards and guidelines are followed;
Coordinate with the internal stakeholders and subject matter experts relative to the legal aspects and risks of matters assigned;
Responsible for negotiations of prime contracts, joint ventures, MOUs, term sheets and related agreements;
Coordinate negotiations on major subcontracts with the business lead and internal supply network lead;
Perform initial case assessment and review of relevant contractual provisions, facts, and applicable law to provide early accurate case/matter risk assessments.
Participate as an integral member of teams in the development of detailed claims.
Collaborate with outside counsel, internal resources, and external experts on the resolution of claims, disputes, and other matters.
Coordinate resolution strategy with the internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.

Qualifications

Qualifications

- 5-8 years of transactional, corporate and/or litigation experience with a large law firm and/or inhouse legal department with experience similar as detailed above.
- Bilingualism is required – including complete fluency in both French and English.
- Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
- Pragmatic judgment, particularly in determining the significance of legal matters and effectively measuring and balancing legal and business risks.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, with ability to synthesize complex legal issues to essential elements for internal clients and interact with Sr. leaders and C-Suite.
- Self-driven & resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as in groups in a demanding environment.
- Must have excellent negotiation skills, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills.
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Preferred Qualifications:

Additional admission to the Barreau du Quebec (Quebec Bar) is considered an asset

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

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