Legal Counsel, Corporate Affairs

An overview of your future role at BBAYou’ll report to the Principal Director,Legal Affairs, and play a key role in providing legal support to BBA’s projectteams, operations and corporate functions in Canada and abroad. Your practicewill focus mainly on commercial contracts for engineering services andconstruction management, while also allowing you to contribute to a broaderrange of legal and strategic files. As an attorney, you’ll manage a variedportfolio of files and work closely with the project, business development,risk management, finance and human resources teams. Your work will cover areassuch as commercial contracts, corporate secretarial services and governance,intellectual property, insurance, business immigration and internationalmobility, as well as mergers and acquisitions to support BBA’s growth.
Analyze, draft and negotiate commercial contracts for engineering services and construction management, including professional service, subcontract, confidentiality and collaboration agreements
Advise project and business development teams on the legal and commercial risks involved in requests for proposals, service proposals and mandate execution
Identify discrepancies with BBAs contractual positions and propose practical solutions that support business objectives while adequately protecting the firm
Support teams in addressing issues arising during a project, including scope changes, delays, claims, disputes and payment matters
Contribute to corporate secretarial and governance activities, including preparing and reviewing resolutions, minutes of meetings and documents for the Board of Directors and its committees, as well as tracking corporate approvals and obligations
Advise BBA on protecting, using and managing its intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, confidential information, tools, methods and deliverables developed for projects
Help manage the firm’s insurance programs and insurance files, including coverage matters, contractual requirements, renewals, insurance certificates and claims, working with internal teams, brokers and insurers
Assist the Human Resources group and business teams with business immigration and international mobility files, including work permits, visas and other authorizations required to assign or move personnel, in coordination with specialized advisors
Participate in mergers and acquisitions, reorganization and integration projects, including due diligence, preparing and reviewing transaction documents, coordinating closings and post-closing follow-up
Provide legal advice on BBA’s growth and geographic expansion initiatives and on establishing BBA’s operations in new jurisdictions
Work with internal teams involved in professional liability, cybersecurity, data protection, compliance and risk management
Help prepare and update contract templates, standard clauses, policies, guides and tools for operational and corporate teams
Coordinate certain files with external legal counsel, including litigation files and mandates requiring specialized expertise, and monitor their progress
Provide training and practical advice to internal teams and take part in continually improving the Legal Affairs department’s processes, tools and practices, including by leveraging the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence.
Do your qualities and values match ourcorporate culture?
Rigorous and ethical
Results-driven
Strong commitment to health and safety
Willingness to work together while having fun
Sense of equity and inclusion
Integrity and absolute discretion
Caring mindset that puts people first
Ability to share and pass on knowledge.
Overview of job requirements
Member of the Québec Bar Association and/or another Canadian bar association
Four to six years of relevant experience in commercial or business law, acquired in a law firm or an in-house legal department
Significant experience drafting, analyzing and negotiating commercial contracts;
major asset: experience in the engineering, construction, professional services or infrastructure project sectors
Understanding of key contractual issues related to professional services and projects, including scope of services, changes, liability, indemnification, insurance, intellectual property, schedules and payment terms
Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills, along with sound legal and business judgment
Strong interest in and ability to support a variety of the firm’s legal needs, including governance, intellectual property, insurance, business immigration and transactions
Ability to manage several files at once, set priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written, as the role requires drafting and negotiating contracts and communicating regularly with clients, partners and colleagues in Canada and abroad
Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite and ease using contract, document and collaboration management platforms
Asset: experience in corporate secretarial services, mergers and acquisitions, business immigration, insurance or intellectual property
Asset: proficiency with Spanish (for our operations in Latin America).
At BBA, you get many benefits
Agility and listening: Your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives
Participation in our firm’s major projects by 2030:Our Toward Net Zero plan and ESG promise35% women on our teamsand much more!
A vibrant social club with something for everyone
Annual premium program for regular employees
Time bank
Access to a cellphone reimbursement program
Group insurance plan that starts on dayone, including short-term and long-term disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Annual vacation and sick leave
Type of position:Regular
AboutBBABBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.
Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.
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