Legal Counsel

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose, Growth, Opportunity, and people who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers with an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise. Our global minds unite to power local solutions, and we are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us. Join our Legal Affairs team and play a key role supporting major infrastructure, energy, and environmental projects across Canada. As Legal Counsel, you will directly influence business outcomes by guiding contract strategy, mitigating risk, and supporting impactful projects that shape communities nationwide.

Your Impact

• Provide legal support for the negotiation, drafting and interpretation of complex contracts across the ERI and E&E sectors.
• Deliver timely, practical legal advice to project teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal, commercial and risk‑related matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contract templates and client agreements.
• Support bid processes by reviewing RFPs and contributing to service proposals.
• Assess project risks and present findings to internal risk committees for approval.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with Claims & Litigation teams on disputes and contractual matters.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Member in good standing of a Canadian provincial Bar with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements in construction and/or engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of risk management and business fundamentals.
• Experience with major project delivery models (EPCM, design‑build, partnerships) is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts.
• Strong analytical, organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. We partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals, delivering solutions that leave a lasting, positive impact.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition, because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work and real balance – we recognise the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritise balance in yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - $118,500

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance and business or organisational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges – engineers, scientists, advisors and technical experts who are driven by a common passion – to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day – applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status‑quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Health & Safety

Health and safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Our employees are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times and with client HSE policies when working at client locations. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone and in inclement weather within safe and reasonable limits.

Equal Opportunity

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.