Legal Counsel - Canada Infrastructure

jobs Verified: 19 Oct 2026 Calgary, Alberta, Canada / Flexible (Any Canadian Arcadis office)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Calgary, Alberta, Canada / Flexible (Any Canadian Arcadis office)

CAD 150,000 - 175,000

3 to 6 years of post-call experience in private practice and/or an in-house legal role;
Licensed to practice inOntario, Alberta or another Canadian province.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity BriefContextual Overview

Arcadis , a global leader delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, is seeking a high-performing and ambitious Legal Counsel to join its Canadian in-house legal team. Reporting to the Legal Director – Canada, this role focuses on supporting major infrastructure, construction, and engineering projects across Canada.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 3 to 6 years of post-call experience in private practice and/or an in-house legal role.
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario, Alberta, or another Canadian province.
• Experience supporting commercial, construction, infrastructure, engineering, or professional services matters.
• Familiarity with alternative delivery contracting models (e.G., PDB, Alliancing) is preferred.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide comprehensive commercial legal support during the pursuit, negotiation, and delivery of complex contracts (such as Design-Build-Finance and Target Cost Contracts).
• Offer proactive guidance on legal and contractual risks to project and bid teams.
• Partner with business leaders to align legal strategies with business objectives.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to avoid contractual disputes and support claims management with external counsel.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base Salary Range: CAD 150,000 - 175,000 (Actual salaries vary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).

Mode: Full-time, flexible location across any Canadian Arcadis office.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Interested candidates can apply directly through the official posting portal:

• Visit the official application link to submit your resume and profile.
• Ensure all credentials regarding your provincial bar license and post-call experience are clearly detailed in your application.

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