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In-House Council
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ME Law —Toronto, ON
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Toronto District School Board —Toronto, ON
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In-House Council

Trades for Tomorrow Toronto, ON

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Full-time

Skills

Bilingual
French
Law
Procurement
English
Bachelor's
Contracts
Mediation
Negotiation

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Apply for this position directly: https://nge-career.talent-soft.com/Pages/Offre/detailoffre.aspx?idOffre=13020&idOrigine=7052&LCID=2057

Merit Ontario trains with the future in mind. Our experienced experts provide services in e-learning, customized training programs, state-of-the-art virtual reality training, and recruitment. We deliver supportive and innovative customized training solutions for small, medium, and large construction employers. In addition, we help Ontarians find jobs in construction with diverse companies.

We are looking to place an In-House Council for our employer in Toronto, ON.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The In-House Counsel provides advice and assistance on contractual and legal issues during the preparation of commercial bids, tenders and proposals, contract negotiations, contract management and performance, and dispute resolution. With recognized legal expertise and experience, the In-House Counsel independently handles complex and multi-domain cases. Diligent and possessing strong interpersonal skills, the In-House Counsel expertly analyzes contractual and financial risks within their scope and proposes appropriate solutions and mitigations.

MISSION & RESPONSIBILITIES
The In-House Counsel reports directly to the Country Managing Director and functionally to the Group’s international Legal department. They are responsible for, but are not limited to, the following activities:

Application of the Group's Quality, Safety, and Environmental policies:

Adheres to general safety guidelines (responsible driving, evacuation protocols, wearing PPE on-site, etc.).
Promotes a preventive approach and is attentive to the health and safety of individuals, alerting if necessary.
Complies with procedures related to their activity and actively participates in continuous improvement.
Adheres to environmental protection guidelines, demonstrating appropriate environmental behavior and reporting issues when necessary.

Providing Legal Support in Bids and Tenders:

Upholds ethical values at all times.
Analyzes contract risks and suggests mitigation strategies.
Actively participates in presentations to legal and operational directors regarding legal and contractual risks and mitigation strategies.
Actively participates in negotiating and drafting all kinds of contracts (collaboration agreements, memoranda of understanding, works contracts, subcontracting agreements, joint venture and consortium agreements, alliance contracts…).
Coordinates contacts with law firms regarding their specific support and assistance.
Conducts legal research and drafts consultations on encountered issues.
Collaborates with other members of the Group’s legal department on specialized matters (insurance, corporate law, leases, etc.).
Acts as the internal reference for all legal inquiries within their scope.

Providing Legal Support in Contract Management and Performance of Works Contracts:

Upholds ethical values at all times.
Provides support to contract management teams.
Interacts with Internal Clients, partners and subcontractors regarding contract management strategy and its implementation.
Participates in drafting contracts, contractual correspondence, negotiations, acts, amendments, and claims.
Conducts legal research and drafts consultations on encountered issues.
Collaborates with the headquarters’ legal department on specialized matters (corporate law, leases, etc.).
Acts as the internal reference for all legal inquiries within their scope.
Negotiate, implement and manage insurances for the subsidiary

Advising and Assisting Internal Clients on General Legal and Contractual Issues:

Analyzes documents related to cases (responses to tenders, consultations, disputes), gathers additional information, and consolidates collected data.
Ensures continuous legal monitoring of regulatory developments in the Canadian legal framework.
Legally qualifies cases and situations.
Works with internal clients to define the strategies and action plans.
Evaluates stakes, risks, and opportunities.
Participates in the creation of contract templates and the improvement of existing templates.
Enriches the knowledge management document base.
Designs and conducts legal briefings and trainings on contract management and other legal issues.

Handling Claims, Disputes and Litigation Cases:

Analyzes claims, disputes and litigation cases, and develops legal arguments, with the support of the contract management team, partners, and law firms.
Prepares files for conciliation, mediation, amicable settlements, litigations, and arbitrations.
Proposes the appointment of lawyers and other external advisors for claims and disputes.
Contributes to the drafting and validation of submissions, statements, and settlement agreements.
Participates in all stages of file processing (expertise or negotiation meetings, etc.) and reporting, ensuring clarity for non-legal professionals.

Monitoring and Administrative Management of Cases:

Registers and updates case information (pre-litigation, claims, complaints, disputes, etc.) in accordance with the Group’s requirements.
Maintains accurate and reliable case tracking (monthly simplified information sheets, dashboards updates).
Regularly communicates with internal clients and superiors regarding case progress and scope-related issues.
Raises alerts promptly when identified risks or challenges arise.

Team Player, Contributing to Effectiveness and a Positive Work Environment:

Adheres to company rules and work procedures, demonstrating teamwork and unity.
Organizes activities independently to deliver quality work within deadlines.
Contributes to a positive work environment, displaying transparency in all situations.
Recognized as an expert in their role.
Ensures the continuous improvement of their skills.
Has strong interpersonal skills, is able to lead negotiations in a constructive manner and adapt to the specificities of a multicultural working environment.

CANDIDATES REQUIREMENTS
For this position, the ideal candidate should have the following skills, experience and knowledge:

Bachelor of Laws (Juris Doctor) from a Canadian university; double degree in common law and civil law would be a plus.
Canadian qualified lawyer.
Approximately 3-5 years of previous experience in corporate, public procurement contracts and/or contract law, either in a law firm or as an in-house counsel.
Autonomy, rigor, integrity, discretion, flexibility, and availability.
Fluency in English and preferably in French as well.
Work experience in infrastructure law and/or private and public tenders is a plus.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent, full time
Hybrid

The above document outlines the general nature of the work required of people recruited for this position. This description is not an exhaustive list of the tasks and responsibilities required of this person.

Please note, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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litigation lawyer jobs in toronto, on

In-House Council

Associate Lawyer

Lawyer Family Law

Assistant Town Solicitor, Litigation and Administrative Law

Legal Counsel

In-House Counsel M/F

Associate Lawyer - Real Estate practice

Associate - Trademark Agent and Lawyer

Employment Lawyer

Lawyer, Office of the General Counsel

Head of Litigation

Legal Counsel

Crown Counsel

Associate Lawyer

IP Litigation Associate

Junior Associate

Senior Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel - Commercial/Subrogation Litigator

Corporate Counsel – Litigation and Corporate Transactions

Litigation Associate

Legal Counsel

In-House Legal Counsel - Life & Health

Associate Trial Lawyer

Municipal Planning and Condo Development Lawyer

Legal Counsel, Accident Benefits

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