Senior legal counsel

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As a Senior Legal Counsel within Pomerleau’s Operational Support team, you will play a critical role in the company’s continued success by providing strategic legal advice on business and commercial law matters. Supporting major construction projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion, you will serve as a trusted legal expert, providing guidance and support for the company’s day-to-day business activities and operations across Pomerleau and its subsidiaries.

What you will do

• Prepare, review, analyze, draft comments on, and negotiate various types of agreements, including construction contracts, subcontracts, service agreements, and other commercial contracts;
• Provide legal advice and guidance to project teams on a wide range of legal matters;
• Maintain and update the company’s and its subsidiaries’ contract templates and certain corporate documents;
• Review, analyze, and comment on bid documents for public procurement processes, including alternative delivery project models;
• Respond to legal inquiries and provide support and guidance to employees involved in the company’s operations across its various projects;
• Coordinate and collaborate with external legal counsel;
• Perform any other related duties in support of the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.

This role could be for you if you have

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership in the Barreau du Québec (membership in the law society of another Canadian province will be considered an asset);
• Approximately 5–8 years of experience in construction law and/or commercial law;
• Relevant experience with Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements (considered a significant asset);
• Practical knowledge of the construction industry;
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills;
• Strong legal drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills, both written and verbal;
• Proficiency in both French and English;
• Strong knowledge of computer applications and software relevant to the role;
• Demonstrated judgment, initiative, leadership, autonomy, versatility, and team-oriented mindset;
• Strong analytical and solution-oriented approach;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Proven ability to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously;
• Significant people management experience (an asset).

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.