Senior Legal Advisor, Litigation and Dispute Prevention/Resolution

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As a Senior Legal Advisor on the Litigation and Dispute Prevention / Resolution team at Pomerleau Construction, you are a lawyer-litigator looking to join a litigation practice without having to say goodbye to litigation practices before judges, arbitrators or mediators.

Supporting large-scale construction projects - ranging from $ million to over $1 billion - you will act for Pomerleau and its subsidiaries.

What You Will Do

• Support and advise management and project management teams of ongoing construction projects on strategic and legal issues.
• Draft or revise documents to be transmitted during project execution, including, but not limited to, notices of claim, dispute, and mediation / arbitration.
• Analyze litigation files to develop theory of case and legal strategy.
• Initiate and conduct disputes and litigation, including : Drafting pleadings, conducting examinations, reviewing expert reports, preparing hearing briefs and pleading before judicial, administrative or arbitration tribunals, as required.
• Conduct settlement discussions, including settlement conferences and mediation sessions.
• Occasionally coordinate and collaborate with external legal counsel.
• Any other related tasks concerning legal issues affecting the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.

This role could be for you if you have

• Bachelor's degree in law and membership in the Quebec Bar.
• 7 to 9+ years' experience in litigation (including construction law).
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Strong legal argumentation skills, both oral and written.
• Perfect command of French and very good command of English.
• Good knowledge of relevant computer tools and software, including the Microsoft Office suite and jurisprudence search engines.
• Demonstrated judgment, initiative, leadership, autonomy, versatility, and team spirit.
• Solution-oriented analytical mind.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Exceptional travel may be required.

Why You Should Apply

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

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Who We Are

We are Pomerleau, anational leader in the construction industry, specializing in building, civil and infrastructure, and major projects throughout Canada.

For over 60 years,our team has worked hard to not only build amazing communities but also an environment where our employees can learn, develop and most importantly, THRIVE!

Our foundation isbuilt upon our 5 core values that champion innovation, love, authenticity, excellence, and adaptability.

We believe that our success hinges on cultivatingand fostering a dynamic company culture. At Pomerleau, we are more than just a workplace;

we are an energetic organization that thrives on collaboration,professional development, and most importantly, having fun!

Join us on a journey where your ambitions are nurtured, your ideas are valued and your colleagues are genuine friends. Together, we will create an environment that inspires greatness and transforms ordinary days into extraordinary experiences.

At Pomerleau, we are dedicated to developing a respectful and inclusive workplace. We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to achieve, succeed, and be their authentic selves.

We celebrate our differences as strengths, welcoming and encouraging all applicants.

We are committed to adapting and providing specialaccommodations to anyone with disabilities throughout any stage of the recruitment process.

Please contact one of our recruiters directly to discusshow we ensure you are supported throughout the recruitment process.