Corporate Legal Counsel

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee‑owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to deliver thoughtful, collaborative, and innovative solutions to complex, multi‑faceted projects that shape infrastructure, protect the environment, and support thriving communities across Canada.

This position can be based at any of the following offices: London, Chatham, Windsor, Kitchener, Guelph, and Hamilton.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on different types of project delivery modes, including standard design‑build and alternative delivery approaches such as Progressive Design‑Build, P3, and Alliance frameworks.
• Lead the legal review and negotiation of consulting and construction contracts, subcontracts, and other legal documents.
• Act in an advisory capacity, making recommendations that have an important bearing on the conduct of the organization's business and risk management.
• Provide legal/commercial advice to project management teams throughout the complete project life cycle, from bid through to execution and closeout.
• Identify and manage legal and commercial risks in new business lines and develop proactive mitigation strategies.

Claims & Regulatory Compliance

• Work with management to resolve pre‑litigation disputes and develop settlement strategies for project‑level claims, including lien claims and accounts receivable collections.
• Supervise and manage external counsel and litigation budgets to maximize quality and cost‑effectiveness.
• Provide technical guidance on Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) matters, “Constructor” designations, and statutory compliance for multidisciplinary service lines.
• Advise on the protection of intellectual property and IP licensing matters.

Operational Excellence & Process Development

• Take leadership on department projects and drive continuous improvement within the legal function.
• Identify and implement ways to improve legal department efficiencies, particularly where legal overlaps with other corporate functions such as HR, Finance, and IT.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (or eligible to register).
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience practicing Law.
• A background providing in‑house services for the professional consulting, engineering, or construction sectors would be considered an asset.

Experience

• Demonstrated success in leading legal aspects of multidisciplinary project teams and driving growth.
• Deep knowledge of consulting and construction industry practices, procurement methodologies, and risk profile norms.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as a pragmatic, solutions‑focused business partner to senior management and technical staff.

Compensation

$110,000 to $160,000

Benefits

• Employee share ownership opportunity.
• A competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
• Wellness allowance.
• Generous paid vacation.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Co‑creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

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